Engineering Director jobs in Norfolk, VA

Engineering Director plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects within an organization. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Being an Engineering Director utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives. Incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output. Additionally, Engineering Director manages overall engineering budget and costs. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to top management. The Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Engineering
  • American Cruise Lines
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Director of Engineering
    The Director of Engineering is responsible and accountable for the engineering and technical operations of a Fleet of US-Flagged cruise ships. The Director of Engineering directs the maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of all American Cruise Lines’ certificated vessels from an office in Salisbury, MD. The Director manages the Salisbury, MD commissary and critical spares inventory. The Director leads a team of regional port engineers who are responsible for a division of vessels in a geographic area. The Director provides immediate response for critical repairs to ensure the Fleet remains on schedule. The Director of Engineering reports to American Cruise Lines’ Vice President of Engineering and New Construction.
    Responsibilities:
    • Supervises and directs Port Engineers.
    • Provides support and coverage to Port Engineers.
    • Identifies and troubleshoots technical vessel problems and provides fast solutions to minimize downtime.
    • Develops, maintains, and implements standards for preventative maintenance program
    • Expedites vendors for critical repairs.
    • Coordinates and communicates with Marine Operations for critical repairs and determines timeline for resolution.
    • Manages warranties and coordinates extended warranties for technical equipment.
    • Ensures competitive bidding and negotiates costs.
    • Manages expenses and assists with annual winter maintenance budget.
    • Maintains ship repair logs.
    • Manages winter work list for all engineering department repairs and projects.
    • Coordinates large scale projects such as ship refits and dry-dockings.
    • Makes berthing arrangements for vessels during winter lay-overs.
    • Provides technical information and guidance to shipboard ERAs (engine room attendants) and crew directly, or through, Port Engineers.
    • Creates and curates training material for shipboard ERAs.
    • Interfaces with Marine Operations and Hotel Operations.
    • Ensures vessel compliance with all USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, and other federal regulations.
    • Schedules all required USCG inspections.
    • Manages relationships with USCG.
    • Guarantees engineering department provides preparation support and attends in person, all scheduled USCG inspections.
    • Tracks and solves all USCG issued 835 deficiencies.
    • Maintains vendor relationships and keeps electronic database of vendor contact information.
    • Manages and negotiates vendor service contracts.
    • Ensures vendors meet the obligations of said contracts.
    • Maintains EPA VGP compliance with grey/black water effluent quality reporting.
    • Negotiates large purchases for ship engineering support including critical spares.
    • Controls expenses of the engineering department through invoice auditing.
    • Approves of all engineering related expenses through accounting and credit cards.
    • Manages Salisbury, MD commissary and its contents.
    • Manages critical spare parts nationwide at ACL commissaries or with vendors.
    • Supervises commissary manager and assist as needed.
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum 10 years’ experience in ship repair or construction.
    • B.S. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
    • Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & CAD drafting programs
    • US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test
    Attributes for Success:
    • Ability to identify, manage, and solve problems
    • Ability to understand complex problems
    • Ability to act with urgency to completed time sensitive tasks
    • Consistent, accountable, confident, assertive, and committed
    • Be detail oriented
    • Ability to be available during evenings, weekends, & holidays to solve time sensitive problems
    • Ability to persuade
    Work Schedule:
    • Regular travel to ships
    • Year-round with 24/7/365 on-call hours.
    • Based in Salisbury, MD
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Engineering Technician
  • Delphinus Engineering
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL SUMMARY: Coordinates interdisciplinary engineering functions, performs technical liaison with Delphinus staff, customers, and technical authorities as tasked, and supports repair and installat...
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ICAS/AHSS/CBM Engineering Technician
  • Life Cycle Engineering
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • ICAS/AHSS/CBM Engineering Technician Position Summary: As a ICAS/AHSS/CBM Technician, you will provide technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, corrective actions, adjustments/...
  • 7 Days Ago
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MCS/ICS DDG/CG Engineering Technician
  • Life Cycle Engineering
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • MCS/ICS DDG/CG Engineering Technician Position Summary: As a Machinery Control Sys (MCS)/Integrated Ship Control Sys (ISC) Technician, you will provide technical assistance, assessments, inspections, ...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Mechanical Engineering Technician IV (Steering Systems, Hydraulics)
  • Life Cycle Engineering
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician IV (Steering Systems, Hydraulics) Position Summary: Life Cycle Engineering is seeking an experienced Engineering Tech IV (Steering Systems, Hydraulics) to join the LC...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Engineering Technician
  • Life Cycle Engineering
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Engineering Technician Position Summary: As a Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Engineering Technician, you will provide technical assistance, assessments...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Senior Program Manager
  • Orbis Inc
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: The Senior Program Manager (MANP3) will support the management of a US ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director, Systems Engineering
  • Humana
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122 ). City an...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director, Office of Radiological Health, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
  • City Of New York
  • Suffolk, VA
  • The Office of Radiological Health (ORH) regulates the source and use of radioactive Materiali Newyork City to ensure com...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Preconstruction Manager - Water - (Norfolk)
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Norfolk, VA
  • **Description** The Water Preconstruction Manager will collaborate with and motivate a team of designers, project manage...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Urban Planner
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Join the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, MID-ATLANTIC team and experience a demanding yet rewarding and exciting w...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Transportation Engineer PE
  • Clark Nexsen
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • >> Transportation Engineer PE Transportation Engineer PE Summary Title:Transportation Engineer PE ID:N2021-062Job Locati...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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On-Site Installation Coordinator
  • Orbis Inc
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description On-Site Installation Coordinator Newport News, VA This HM&E OSIC Support position will s...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business Analyst
  • Capital Strategies, LLC
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Capital Strategies is seeking a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst is also responsib...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...
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Income Estimation for Engineering Director jobs
$185,089 to $246,141
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