Electrical Engineering / System Design

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer or Engineering Lead
Provides expert judgement and analysis for the design, development and implementation of engineering products/procedures, shipboard systems and overall ship designs
Extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties
Responsible for complex system calculations, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports and system drawings
Responsible for checking designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements
Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers
Able to establish relationships (liaise/coordinate) with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications
Complies with Austal's employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry, or 12+ years engineering experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
• Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
• Flexible with prioritizing tasks and able to work concurrent tasks and projects
• Experienced in interacting with multiple engineering disciplines, Production, design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
• Experience reviewing contract requirements and performing detailed specification traces
• Experience developing technical trade-off studies and engineering cost analyses
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products

Experienced in the design and construction of US Navy, Coast Guard, and Commercial vessels
Advanced knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. Advanced knowledge of ship systems
Electrical Engineer Specific Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
Experience developing and managing an Electric Plant Load Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Voltage Drop, and Breaker Coordination Studies
18 years of age or older at time of application
~ T OOLS: Computer - MS Office, AutoCAD
LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
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 regularly 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. Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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