Designer II-Electrical

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Designer II-Electrical is responsible for the development of 2D and 3D drawings and checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I. This role may lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I, determine the technical adequacy of drawings and models, and train CAD Drafters and Designers I-III. The position involves working with Production Management and internal cross-functional design teams, and liaising with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 3 to 6 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and members of production.
• Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD.
• Basic draw and modify commands.
• Layer types.
• Line types.
• Dimensions.
• Unit of measure.
• Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
• 3D modeling commands.
• Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information.
• Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command.
• Able to model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred.
• Experience with modular construction methods preferred.
• Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: Equipment, Electrical, Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I.
• May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I.
• May determine technical adequacy of drawings and models developed by CAD Drafters and Designer I.
• May train CAD Drafters and Designers I-III according to established standards and procedures.
• May work with Production Management, internal cross-functional design teams.
• Liaises with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED