Structural Engineer III

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) to the recently awarded 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.

• Reports to:
  
  Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer
• Supersedes:
  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.
• Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the technical management of design and analyses projects from concept to completion.
• Reviews drawings for compliance, accuracy and ease of production.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Directs engineers, designers and drafters, engineering consultants, and/or vendors in the development of vessel design information.
• Works with production and project teams to successfully implement vessel and vessel component designs.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
• Provides work leadership and direction to other engineers.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• General: 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry; shipbuilding industry strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses strong leadership skills; ability to help grow company culture.
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MS Office products.
• Preferred:
  Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction; knowledge and application of modular construction methods.
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (e.g., ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO) and experience in the design and construction of U.S. Navy vessels.
• Strong working knowledge of shock design, FEA methods, and experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN (a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of composite shafting and structural engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering field.
• Thorough knowledge of structural design, vessel design preferred; knowledge of static, dynamic, and strength of material calculations.
• Extensive use of finite element analysis methods to analyze structure.

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD.
• Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons.
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations.

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons.
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons.

• Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers.

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