Design Specialist

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

2d•$116,900 - $171,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed electrical 3D models, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and equipment layouts in accordance with applicable maritime standards and project specifications. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and other design disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient documentation for power distribution, lighting, control, and communication systems aboard vessels. Proficiency with CAD tools (such as AVEVA, Ship Constructor, SolidWorks, NX, 3D AutoCAD or Revit), knowledge of marine electrical systems, and familiarity with regulatory standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC) are required. Experience in shipbuilding or marine design environments is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, and/or associate's degree in CAD; four (4) years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education. In addition to one of the prior requirements, at least twelve (12) years of related experience, in the maritime industry is preferred
Detailed experience and knowledge of a given discipline's or subdiscipline's state-of-the-art in U.S. shipbuilding
Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications, with knowledge in AVEVA Unified Engineering products being preferred
Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving oneself, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

Responsibilities

Able to skillfully complete products with little to no supervision or technical oversight. Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact based on experience
Identifies and applies state of the art solutions to complex problems
Serves as focal point for discussing the organization’s agreed technical position with external-to-engineering SMEs and representatives (such ABS surveyors, Production Superintendents, Managers, Deputy Ship Design Managers)
Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including driving to decisions, and determining follow on actions
Identifies needs for additional training/guidance for individuals in the team and the need for mentoring
Mentors their department on advanced technical principles, theories and concepts
Understands context for creation and prior applications of requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, and references) as well as requirements at the periphery of a given technical situation and related prior variations on those requirements
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned