Electrical Engineer III

Electrical Engineer III – Austal USA

Electrical Engineer III role at Austal USA. Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, providing opportunities to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector.

Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer

Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
• Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
• Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
• Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
• Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• General:
  • 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
  • Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
  • Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
  • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office products
• Preferred:
  • Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction
  • Knowledge and application of modular construction methods
  • Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of US Navy vessels
  • Strong working knowledge of shock design
  • Strong working knowledge of FEA methods, experience with FEMAP / NASTRAN a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of composite shafting

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution, motor controllers, variable frequency drives, lighting systems, and communication systems
• Experience with managing Electric Plant Load Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Voltage Drop, and Breaker Coordination Studies
• Thorough knowledge of IEEE standards, ABS rules, IEC standards, SOLAS, Military Specifications, and/or NEC

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

• Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons

Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

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