Electrical Project Department Manager - Engineering

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer. The position involves preparing, overseeing, and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals. The manager is also responsible for checking calculations and progressing all department work. The role requires leading and directing the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers, and Draftspersons, determining the technical adequacy of drawings and calculations, and providing input to evaluations of these team members. The manager has the authority to direct, evaluate, and correct the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers, and Draftspersons. This position liaises with Engineers, Production Personnel, Customers, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• US Citizenship
• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems
• Thorough knowledge of automation, control and communication systems
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE and NEC
• 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

• Working knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous
• Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
• Preparing, overseeing, and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
• Checking calculations
• Progressing all department work
• Leading and directing the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
• Determining technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
• Providing input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
• Directing, evaluating, and correcting the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
• Liaising with Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level