Electrical Designer III

REPORTS TO: Lead Designer

SUPERVISES: CAD Drafters, Designer I-II

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I-II
Works with Production Management, 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.
Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
4 years minimum of 3D modeling experience
5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred
Experience with modular construction methods preferred
Experience in design and construction of US 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 members of production.
Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCADBasic draw and modify commands
Layer types
Line types
Dimensions
Unit of measure
Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings
3D modeling commands
Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information
Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command
Able to model in 3D model space without interferences


Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design in two or more of following areas:Equipment
Electrical
Fitout
Foundations
Hull
HVAC
Material
Pipe
Product Hierarchy
Structure


Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.


ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA: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




TOOLS: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, Navisworks

DIRECTION EXERCISED:
May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II
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.


DISCRETION EXERCISED:
May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I-II


LIAISES WITH:
CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers


WORKENVIRONMENT

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 having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.