Electrical Designer IV

Austal•Mobile, AL

23d

About The Position

Austal USA is hiring an Electrical Designer IV to develop 2D and 3D drawings for naval vessel design and construction. The role checks drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I–III and works with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partner representatives, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers. The position may lead and schedule the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I–III, review the technical adequacy of drawings, provide direction on corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements, and train team members according to established standards and procedures. It may also provide input to employee evaluations. The position reports to the Lead Designer and may supervise CAD Drafters and Designer I–III. The work environment may include humidity, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat. Occasional exposure may include fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. Noise is usually very loud, above 90 dB. The employee must comply with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Understand scheduling and 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 and 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 equipment, electrical, fitout, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, and structure.
Ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must have no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Must comply with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in CAD.
Experience with 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–III.
Work with Production Management and internal and external cross-functional design teams, including business partners, customers, and equipment manufacturers.
May lead and set work schedules for CAD Drafters and Designer I–III.
May review drawing technical adequacy and direct corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
May train CAD Drafters and Designer I–III according to established standards and procedures.
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.

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