Electrical Designer I

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

8d • 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 may lead the work of CAD Drafters, determine the technical adequacy of drawings and models, and train CAD Drafters according to established standards and procedures. The designer will also work with Production Management and internal cross-functional design teams, and may provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters. This position liaises with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, and Production Personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 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

• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters
• May lead the work of CAD Drafters
• May determine technical adequacy of drawings and models developed by CAD Drafters
• May train CAD Drafters according to established standards and procedures
• May work with Production Management, internal cross-functional design teams
• May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree