Electrical Designer III

Austal • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

Austal USA is hiring an Electrical Designer III to develop 2D and 3D drawings and review drawings prepared by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II. The position works with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partner and customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. The role may lead and train CAD Drafters and Designers, review the technical adequacy of drawings, and provide direction on corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements. The position requires the ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models. The designer may work across two or more vessel-design areas, including equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, and structure. The role reports to the Lead Designer and may provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience interacting with multiple design teams and production members.
• Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD, including basic draw and modify commands, layer types, line types, dimensions, units of measure, and creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
• Experience with 3D modeling commands and creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor-furnished information.
• Ability to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command.
• Ability to model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Thorough understanding of vessel design in at least two areas: equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, or structure.
• Able to provide proof of U.S. Person Status.
• No felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in CAD.
• Experience in construction of high-speed aluminum vessels.
• Experience with modular construction methods.
• Experience in design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels.
• Experience with ShipConstructor.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D drawings.
• Check drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• Work with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
• May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• May review the technical adequacy of drawings and direct corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• May train CAD Drafters and Designers I-III according to established standards and procedures.
• May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• Interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

What This Job Offers

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