Electrical Designer IV

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Austal USA is seeking an Electrical Designer IV to develop 2D and 3D drawings and models for naval vessel design and construction. The role checks drawings prepared by CAD Drafters and Designer I–III and works with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partners, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. The position may lead, schedule, train, and provide technical direction to CAD Drafters and Designer I–III, and may contribute input to their evaluations. The designer must be able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models. The role works with multiple vessel-design disciplines and coordinates with CAD Drafters, designers, engineers, production personnel, program management, equipment suppliers, and customers. Work may involve humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather, and extreme heat. Occasional exposures include fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level is usually very loud, above 90 dB. Employees must follow company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment eligibility guidelines require applicants to be at least 18 at the time of application, provide proof of US Person Status, meet the stated restrictions regarding certain felony convictions, and be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check. Austal USA states its commitment to equal employment opportunity at all levels and across employment actions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of 3D modeling experience.
At least 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, and units of measure.
Ability to create 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 areas including equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, and structure.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must meet the stated felony conviction eligibility guidelines: no theft/deception or violent-crime felony convictions within seven years of disposition, and no drug-crime felony convictions within three years of disposition.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in CAD.
Experience constructing 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 and models.
Check drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I–III.
Work with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partners, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
Interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.
May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I–III.
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 set work schedules for CAD Drafters and Designers I–III.
May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I–III.
Comply with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.