Engineering Technician (Naval Architecture)
Department of the Navy
Summary
You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (NAVAL ARCHITECTURE) in the Submarine Structural Branch (255), Engineering Division, Engineering and Planning Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Duties
- You will provide engineering design services for structural and foundation work for construction, alteration, conversion, repair and inactivation of naval nuclear submarines.
- You will prepare test procedures.
- You will work the most complex and significant engineering tasks assigned to the SUBSAFE Hull Section.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume.
- You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
- Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
- Cover letter is optional.
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.
About this role
The Engineering Technician (naval Architecture) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. You will serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (NAVAL ARCHITECTURE) in the Submarine Structural Branch (255), Engineering Division, Engineering and Planning Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. The role pays $75,788 to $98,530 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Engineering Technician role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal engineering experience this Engineering Technician (naval Architecture) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Engineering Technician (naval Architecture) position with the Department of the Navy in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $75,788 to $98,530 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.