Mechanical Engineer I - Mobile, AL

VetJobs • Mobile, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Austal USA is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design and construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems. The role develops routine design calculations and drawings for systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics. The engineer may determine the technical adequacy of drawings and calculations and works with engineers, production personnel, customers, regulatory bodies, program management, and equipment suppliers. The position is on-site in Mobile, Alabama. It reports to the Chief Department Engineer and Project Department Engineer and has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees must comply with Austal’s handbook, procedures, and policies. A DoD clearance may be required if necessary to the role.

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 meet 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field 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 be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Must meet the stated felony-conviction eligibility restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with steel and aluminum ship construction.
• Knowledge of modular construction methods.
• Knowledge of the 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 (FEA) methods; FEMAP or NASTRAN experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of piping system design, HVAC design, ship and propulsion system design, engine alignment and shaft design/alignment, or outfitting and lightweight joiner construction.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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