Structural Designer IV

Reporting and Supervision Reports to: Lead Designer. Supervises: CAD Drafters, Designer I‑III. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development. Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I‑III. Works with Production Management and cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree or higher in CAD preferred. 8 years minimum of 3D modeling experience. 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent. Experience in construction of high‑speed aluminum vessels preferred. Experience with modular construction methods preferred. Experience in design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products. Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and production members. Experienced in using 2D and 3D AutoCAD (basic draw and modify commands, layer types, line types, dimensions, unit of measure). Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings. 3D modeling commands, including creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information. Ability to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command. Ability to model in 3D model space without interferences. Experience with ShipConstructor preferred. Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design in the following areas: equipment, electrical fit‑out, foundations, hull, HVAC, material, pipe, product hierarchy, structure. Ability to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models. Additional Eligibility Guidelines 18 years of age or older at time of application. Able to provide proof of U.S. 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. Tools Microsoft Office AutoCAD ShipConstructor Navisworks Direction Exercised May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I‑III. May review technical adequacy of drawings and provide direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements. May train CAD Drafters and Designers I‑III according to established standards and procedures. May set schedule of work for CAD Drafters and Designers I‑III. Discretion Exercised May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I‑III. Liaisons With CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, Equipment Suppliers, and Customers. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB. Safety Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is experiencing difficulty completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability‑related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. #J-18808-Ljbffr