Electrical Designer I

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Designer I is responsible for the development of 2D and 3D drawings and checking drawings created by CAD Drafters. This role requires a minimum of 1 year of 3D modeling experience and 1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience. Experience in the construction of high-speed aluminum vessels, modular construction methods, and design/construction of US Navy vessels is preferred. The position demands excellent written and oral communication skills, an understanding of scheduling, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office products is essential, as is experience interacting with multiple design teams and production members. Proficiency in 2D and 3D AutoCAD, including basic draw/modify commands, layer types, line types, dimensions, units of measure, creating orthographic views from isometric drawings, 3D modeling commands, creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor information, and using the XREF command for interfacing with other disciplines is required. The ability to model in 3D without interferences is also necessary. Experience with ShipConstructor is preferred. A good understanding of design in areas such as Equipment, Electrical Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure is beneficial.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1 year minimum of 3D modeling experience
1 to 3 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
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 Pipe Product Hierarchy Structure