Electrical Designer III

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

112d

About The Position

The Electrical Designer III develops 2D and 3D drawings and models and checks drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II. The role works with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. It may lead and train CAD Drafters and Designers and review drawings for technical adequacy and customer requirements.

The position requires knowledge of vessel design in at least two listed areas and the ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models. The employee must follow company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules. The described work environment may include humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather, extreme heat, occasional fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, heat and cold, and usually very loud noise exceeding 90 dB. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 and model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Thorough understanding of vessel design in at least two of these areas: Equipment, Electrical, Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, or Structure.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Must have no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, and no felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Must be 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 US 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 design teams, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
• May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II.
• May review 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