Electrical Engineer III

Overview

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.

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

Reports To:

Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer.
Supervises:
Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons.

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics.
• Ensure vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Manage design and analysis projects from concept to completion.
• Review drawings for compliance, accuracy, and ease of production.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Direct engineers, designers, drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
• Work with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
• Facilitate training, mentoring, and development of other engineers.
• Provide work leadership and direction to other engineers.
• Comply with Austal’s employee handbook, general guidelines, company procedures, and policies.

• 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing or construction industry; shipbuilding experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to help grow company culture.
• 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.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office products.
• Experience in steel and aluminum ship construction.
• Knowledge and application of modular construction methods.
• Strong working knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities (ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels.
• Strong working knowledge of shock design.
• Strong working knowledge of FEA methods; experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of composite shafting.
• Electrical Engineer specific requirements:
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; thorough knowledge of power distribution, motor controllers, variable‑frequency drives, lighting systems, and communication systems; experience managing electric plant load analysis, short‑circuit analysis, voltage‑drop, and breaker‑coordination studies; thorough knowledge of IEEE standards, ABS rules, IEC standards, SOLAS, military specifications, and/or NEC.

All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required; candidates must be 18years of age or older, able to provide proof of U.S. Person Status, have no felony convictions of theft, deception, or violent crimes within seven years, no felony convictions of drug crimes within three years, be willing to submit to a drug screen, and be willing to submit to a background check.

Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD.

Leads and directs the work of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons; determines technical adequacy of drawings and calculations; provides input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons; has authority to direct, evaluate, and…