Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Genesis Technical is seeking a ** Project Engineer ** with electrical marine/shipbuilding industry experience.
This is an on-site position that requires a security clearance.

** REPORTS TO: ** Deputy Program Engineer

** SUPERVISES: ** Directs the work of engineering personnel assigned to the Project Team and engineering activities as directed by the Deputy Program Engineer.

SUMMARY: Responsible for technical/operational leadership of project(s) in a matrixed environment by performing technical studies to define, generate and review project requirements, monitoring the assigned project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained, and coordinates between resource managers/supervisors and ensures reviews and approvals are received.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for technical/operational leadership of assigned project(s)/mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.

• Oversees and directs the work of assigned Engineering personnel to related projects.

• Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation within defined scope.

• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.

• Ensure resolution of engineering, material and planning issues

• Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes

• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.

• Interacts with other business departments such as Finance, Production Control, Supply Chain, Program Management, etc.

• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

• Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND

  • five (5) years’ experience in either shipyard design and large ship construction or as a Cognizant Engineer over multiple systems or similar large scale engineering design project (i.e. offshore platforms), OR

  • three (3) years’ degreed Engineering experience within the shipbuilding industry

• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years of equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Shipbuilding specifications such as ABS, Mil, API, and other similar general construction specs required.

• Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ship building production such as build strategies, critical path, and production milestones required.

• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products

• Demonstrated knowledge of ship engineering systems required.

• Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders required.

• Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.) required.

• Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of large modular construction methods preferred.

• Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessel preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of shock design preferred.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

All candidates must meet basic employment eligibility guidelines:

• 18 years or older at time of application

• Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)

• 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

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.

TOOLS: Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

DIRECTION EXERCISED : Coordinates the work of Engineers, Designers and Draftspersons assigned to the Program.

DISCRETION EXERCISED: As assigned by the Deputy Program Engineer

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.\r\n\r\nGenesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\r\n\r\nBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at