Engineering & Planning Manager

Overview:

We are currently hiring for an Engineering & Planning Manager. In this role, you could expect to collaborate and communicate with project teams to prioritize development and oversee engineering plans, material identification and requisition, and technical work instructions (TWI) for shipboard and shop manufacturing. Provide engineering services for assigned project/production teams and perform technical reviews of material identification and TWIs to ensure technical accuracy. Provide engineering services to support continuous improvements, training, and facility initiatives. This position also includes conducting regional on-site reviews of shops, laydown and equipment sites, and ships, performing work reviews with customers, proper filing, providing accurate work status, and other duties as assigned. (

• Have an opening in Portsmouth, VA available, as well as one in Bremerton, WA)

Job Description:

Technical Work Instruction and Material Development - (Core Function) Oversee and assist with development of TWI for shop and shipboard production use. Maintain status of each TWI throughout development. Determine and verify TWI's capture all technical requirements. Review work specifications and related drawings to verify technical requirements are incorporated for trades use. Ensure TWIs developed incorporate engineering instructions for reducing safety risks when executing shop and shipboard work. Ensure drawings developed to support manufacturing, prefabrication, testing, and shipboard work are technically accurate. Conduct regional on-site shop and shipboard reviews. Oversee and assist with identification and development of job material list. Assist with determining material sizes and quantities required. Resolve technical specification conflicts or provide technically approved substitutes. Ensure material identified for project/production use is technically accurate before procurement. Work with production teams to develop repair/replacement plans. Work with project team members to maximize productivity and efficiency. Prioritize TWI development to suit project team's needs. Provide technical requirements and assist in interpreting standards, specifications and manuals. Ensure work meets quality standards and is done safely. Prioritize and assign work to engineering personnel. Set clear expectations when assigning work to engineering personnel. Establish annual performance goals and conduct quarterly performance reviews with engineering personnel.

Qualifications:

US Citizenship. BS in Engineering. 4+ years of relevant experience working in a shipyard production environment, preferably in US Navy repair or new construction shipyards. Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items. Familiarity with Government publications and standards for specifications and manuals. Working knowledge of Naval Ship repair & installation practices, specifically welding and fitting. Proficiency with MS Office.

Work Environment:

Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular and infrequent visits are made to contractor work sites and aboard vessels, barges, crafts, and ships. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Portsmouth, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $125000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.