Engineering Manager, Mechanical Department – HVAC

Engineering Manager, Mechanical Department – HVAC

Austal USA is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Department Manager specializing in HVAC systems. In this leadership role you will oversee Engineers I through IV, guiding them through functional development and detailed design support of HVAC systems. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, meet high standards, and align with company goals.

Chief Department Engineer & Program Engineer

Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers, and Draftspersons

• Oversee Department Goals for specific projects as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer.
• Prepare, oversee, and assign design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals.
• Check calculations.
• Progress all department work.

• Minimum 8 years of design and/or construction experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experience interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO).
• US Citizenship.

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation.
• Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment.
• Thorough knowledge of HVAC design.
• Working knowledge of FEA methods is advantageous but not required.

• Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels is advantageous but not required.
• Working knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous but not required.
• Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous but not required.
• Understanding of shock design is advantageous but not required.

• 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.

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’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.