Mechanical Engineer I - Mobile, AL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Mobile, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Austal USA is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems. The role involves routine design calculations and drawing development covering structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics. The engineer may determine the technical adequacy of drawings and calculations and will work with engineers, production personnel, customers, regulatory bodies, program management, and equipment suppliers. The position reports to the Chief Department Engineer and Project Department Engineer and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Austal USA designs and builds vessels for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. The position is based on-site in Mobile, Alabama. The work environment may include humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather, and extreme heat. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles at or below the permissible exposure limit, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold may occur. Noise is usually very loud, above 90 dB.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of related engineering, design, or construction experience, or equivalent experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact with production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline at the time of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Person Status.
• Must have no felony convictions for theft, deception, or violent crimes within seven years of the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years of the disposition date.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary for the position’s responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with steel and aluminum ship construction.
• Knowledge of modular construction methods.
• Knowledge of design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels.
• Knowledge of shock design.
• Knowledge of ship and propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities, such as ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, and IMO.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis methods; FEMAP/NASTRAN experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: piping system design, HVAC design, ship and propulsion system design, engine alignment and shaft design/alignment, or outfitting and lightweight joiner construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine design calculations and develop drawings for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems, including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
• Comply with Austal’s employee handbook guidelines, company procedures, and policies.
• May determine the technical adequacy of drawings and calculations.
• Liaise with engineers, production personnel, customers, regulatory bodies, program management, and equipment suppliers.

What This Job Offers

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