Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

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Austal USA is searching for a skilled marine engineer or technician with hands‑on experience in Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) and Machinery Control Systems. The ideal candidate will support mechanical and electrical system design, troubleshooting, and integration activities across propulsion and power‑generation equipment. Strong diagnostic skills, familiarity with automation/control interfaces, and the ability to work in a dynamic maritime engineering environment are essential.

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), 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. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting‑edge solutions.

Deputy Program Engineer

Directs the work of engineering personnel assigned to the Project Team and engineering activities as directed by the Deputy Program Engineer.

Responsible for technical/operational leadership of project(s) in a matrixed environment by performing technical studies to define, generate and review project requirements, monitoring the assigned project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule and budget are well defined and maintained, and coordinating between resource managers/supervisors and ensuring reviews and approvals are received.

• Responsible for technical/operational leadership of assigned project(s)/mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Oversees and directs the work of assigned Engineering personnel to related projects.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation within defined scope.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Ensures resolution of engineering, material and planning issues.
• Ensures implementation of improved engineering processes.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Interacts with other business departments such as Finance, Production Control, Supply Chain, Program Management, etc.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
• Acts as a Compliance Champion for the organization and works to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Supports business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND
  • five (5) years’ experience in either shipyard design and large ship construction or as a Cognizant Engineer over multiple systems or similar large scale engineering design project (i.e. offshore platforms), OR
  • three (3) years’ degreed Engineering experience at Austal USA.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Shipbuilding specifications such as ABS, Mil, API, and other similar general construction specs required.
• Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ship building production such as build strategies, critical path, and production milestones required.
• Computer literate and familiar…