Electrical Engineer III

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer
SUPERVISES: Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons
DUTIES

/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

:

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

Electrical Engineer Specific Requirements:

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
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
All candidates must meet Austal USA's basic employment eligibility guidelines:

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
T

OOLS:

Computer - MS Office, AutoCAD
DIRECTION EXERCISED :

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


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

LIAISES WITH:

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

ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: .
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.