Job Description
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REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer or Engineering Lead
SUPERVISES: Engineer III Engineer II Engineer I
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides expert judgement and analysis for the design development and implementation of engineering products/procedures shipboard systems and overall ship designs
Able to troubleshoot and solve highly complex technical issues in a timely manner and communicate Expertly researched resolutions to management
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 Austals employee handbook general guidelines company procedures and policies.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
General:
8 years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry or 12 years engineering experience
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Possesses strong leadership skills Ability to help grow company culture
Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness and ability to train and mentor employees
Able to work independently with limited daily guidance and oversite
Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
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
Preferred
Experienced in the design and construction of US Navy Coast Guard and Commercial vessels
Advanced knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS NAVSEA MIL USCG IMO etc.)
Advanced knowledge of ship systems
Advanced knowledge of modular shipbuilding manufacturing methods
Electrical Engineer Specific Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
Expert knowledge of power distribution motor controllers Variable Frequency Drives lighting systems and communication systems
Experience developing and managing an Electric Plant Load Analysis Short Circuit Analysis Voltage Drop and Breaker Coordination Studies
Strong working knowledge of IEEE standards ABS rules IEC standards SOLAS Military Specifications and NEC
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
All candidates must meet Austal USAs basic employment eligibility guidelines:
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US 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: Computer MS Office AutoCAD
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I II III Designers and Draftspersons
Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I II III Designers and Draftspersons
Has authority to direct evaluate and correct the work of Engineers I II III Designers and Draftspersons
LIAISES WITH: Engineers Production Personnel Customer Regulatory Bodies Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters 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 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud 90 dB.