Designer - Electrical Engineering (Early & Mid-Career)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • San Diego, CA

107d • $65,700 - $154,700

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

• Bachelors of Science or Associates degree in CAD and 6-10 years of experience.
• 4 years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education.
• Demonstrated expertise within discipline, with specialized knowledge of process within discipline.
• Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications.
• Working knowledge of Aveva Unified Engineering products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detailed experience in ship design, to include 3D model development, functional engineering products, estimating, planning, procurement, and production processes.
• Able to recommend valuable improvements to department processes.
• Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact based on experience.
• Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems or technical issues within assigned work scope.
• Serves as focal point for discussing the organization’s agreed technical position with external SMEs and production management.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Mentors the group to advance overall knowledge in the field and other related disciplines.
• Proactively distributes knowledge in areas of expertise.
• Leads team in executing specific projects.
• Understands how requirements connect to each other and order of precedence.
• Assumes additional responsibilities or performs varying work as work situations dictate.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical & dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• Life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness coaching
• Onsite health services

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees