Engineering Technician

ABOUT

Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and that’s exactly what you’ll get. Do your job right, and you’ll build structures that will last for years to come—and a career that will take you wherever you want to go.

ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE NAVY

HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

When things break on a Navy ship, duct tape won’t cut it. Hull Maintenance Technicians are the experienced welders and metal workers who can forge or fabricate just about anything a ship needs to repair everything from hull breaches to broken pipes—welding, brazing, plumbing, sheet metal, wood work…the list goes on.

ELECTRICIAN’S MATE

Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match.

GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL

Few engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them.

GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL

If you like working with your hands, the Navy has plenty of jobs that fit the bill. But not all of them get to operate one of the world’s most powerful engines. To do that, you need to be a Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical. In addition to operating the turbines and propulsion equipment that keep the ship moving, you’ll also develop broad knowledge of fuel systems, steam systems and other systems related to propulsion.

MACHINIST’S MATE

Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely. Whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers.

ENGINEERING AIDE

Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final construction plans. They are responsible for performing the pre-construction prep work from blueprint planning to land surveying that helps ensure the success of the project.

DAMAGE CONTROLMAN

Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks.

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Undergraduate degree opportunities
  • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

WORK ENVIRONMENT

You’ll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every environment imaginable. You may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Machinist's Mates in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes