Electrical CAD Engineer; Engineer Design

Overview

Electrical CAD Engineer (Engineer Design
3) - 25204 role at Mission Technologies, a division of HII. This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ GS group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division.

• Works closely with design originators preparing drawings of unusual, complex or original design.
• Prepares drawings, which require a high degree of precision.
• Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
• Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation and operation are resolved by the drawing produced.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent.
• Provides advice, guidance, and instruction to drafters.
• May serve as primary point of contact for complex drafting projects.
• Ability to prepare a complete drawing package without supervision.
• Calculates Weight and Moments changes as a result of drawing.
• Calculates electrical loads or heat loads for specific drawing and provide proper breakers, cable type/size or heat exchanger for requirements.
• Selects proper material for structural members.
• Assists Electrical/Mechanical engineers for stress/electrical/mechanical calculations.
• Revises drawings to reflect As-Installed Conditions.
• Ability to utilize World Wide Web for research.
• Ability to research existing conditions and where to find that information.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field. 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS.
• Candidate must be a recent graduate with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. ABET accreditation is preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required prior to starting employment.
• Ability to lead Site Visits to vessels and shore sites to gather technical data for drawing development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, or similar) and complete knowledge of drafting and design standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic components, circuits, and systems; knowledge of industry standards for electrical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• Thorough knowledge of Model Space/Paper Space techniques.
• Complete understanding of Weight Group assignments for Ships Systems and manual for BSCI/ESWBS grouping.

Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances during site surveys. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift. Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.

HII offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and education scholarships. Salary range is provided as a good faith estimate and may vary by location, role, education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.