Engineering Jobs in Carrollton Virginia

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you'll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you'll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

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• Establish and execute Audit/Surveillance Plans for SUBSAFE / Level I / Corporate Component Repair Program (CCRP), Modernization and Manufacturing contract work.
  
• Establishes basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects. Perform in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and conduct final work-package review after work-completion.
  
• Performs internal audit of to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use. Develop trend analysis and reports.
  
• Prepares Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.
  
• Assists Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.
  
• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks
  
• Monitors compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
  
• Develops safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.
  
• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.
  
• Schedules and Conducts Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances.
  
• Performs Audits and evaluations of Suppliers/Subcontractors.
  
• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
  
• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.
  
• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
  
• Maintain OQE records retention.
  

• High School GED Diploma or equivalent and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 10 years total waterfront experience with training and experience in Quality Assurance to include minimum 7 years extensive SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality oversight experience.

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• Bachelors Degree and 4 years waterfront SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality experience.
  
• Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 5 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 6 years' military service with specialized training and experience in Quality Assurance to include minimum 5 years extensive SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality oversight experience.
  

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• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
  
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.
  

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• Knowledge and experience in Submarine systems within SUBSAFE / SOC Boundary to include repair, overhaul, inspection and testing of shipboard systems.
  
• Knowledge and experience in Submarine Corporate Component Repair Program Assets (valves, actuators, hydraulic cylinders, etc.) to include repair, overhaul, inspection and testing of CCRP assets.
  
• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, quality assurance, safety, Metal-work and contracting methods.
  
• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards
  
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace Safety.
  
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products.
  

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• Able to conduct audits and surveillances.
  
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
• Effective interpersonal skills and able to lead/teach others.
  
• Effective problem solving skills. Provides sound judgment and decision.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
  

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• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  
• Able to read structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
  
• Able to anticipate problem and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  
• Able to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
  

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• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.
  
• Able operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.
  
• Able to Remain calm in: Stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.
  
• Able to lift, carry and move objects at least 25 lbs. in weight.
  
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
  

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• You will perform reviews of documents associated with completed work and trade processes.
  
• You will keep shop personnel apprised of new technologies, procedures, and tooling improvements associated, approved, and adopted for welding work.
  
• You will provide process improvements and work with engineering to reduce cost and improve the overall efficiency of the welding and non-destructive test program.
  
• You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules.
  
• You will train and mentor less skilled employees, demonstrate proper work methods, and discuss viable alternatives and considerations.
  
• You will serve as an Expert Welder leading a group to ensure work assignments are completed.
  

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• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• This is a bargaining unit position.
  
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
  
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  
• This position requires the ability to climb vertical ladders when working aboard ships and submarines, and occasional work from ladders, platforms and staging areas.
  
• This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  
• This position requires rotating shift work.
  
• Must hold two common welding qualifications in either SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Flame Spray, Sub Arc, Hull Cuts, Robotic, etc.
  
• Must maintain visual inspection qualifications per VT-271.
  

PEG, LLC is in its twenty-eighth year being a diverse energy efficiency, engineering, environmental and management consulting firm operating principally in the Eastern and Central United States.

PEG, LLC is proud to partner with many of the nations leading homebuilders in delivering construction compliance services. As a leader in Home Energy Ratings, a winner of multiple Energy Star Awards, and a standout in the construction industry, PEG has provided Home Energy Ratings for over 250,000 homes. Our mission is to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that support high-performance buildings, sustainable development, and client success across residential and commercial sectors. We strive to continually improve building energy efficiency and therefore, the quality of homes and life in the communities that we service.

PEG, LLC offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Please visit our website at to learn more about PEG! 
Competitive Compensation Package with Full Benefits Includes:
Company-issued Gas Card, Toll Pass, & Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (in addition to salary)
Company-issued Uniforms, iPhone/iPad, Field Equipment/Tools including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Flexible Work Schedule Year Round Employment No Weekends Monday to Friday Only!
Visit a construction site and see the job in action during the interview process!
Paid On The Job Training Paid Professional Development through Learning/Certification Opportunities including PEGs HERS & HVAC Grading Certification Training Program
Pay increases available for approved job-related certifications (RESNET/Energy Star/IECC)
20 Annual Paid Days Off (12 Days of Personal Time Off, Birthday PTO, 7 Company Paid Holidays)
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% company match vested immediately
Company Sponsored Medical Insurance that includes a contribution of up to 50% off the monthly premium
Dental & Vision Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Accident & Pet Insurance, Basic Life & Supplemental Life Coverage

PEG, LLC uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Valid driver's license
• Background check
• Willing to travel in state

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges