Designer - Electrical Engineering (Early & Mid-Career)

General Dynamics NASSCO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,700 - 154,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is looking for an Electrical Designer to support the development of shipboard electrical systems. You will create 3D models, wiring diagrams, and collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with maritime standards. This role requires proficiency in CAD tools and strong communication skills.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in CAD or equivalent experience, with specialized knowledge in marine electrical systems. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Associates degree in CAD and 6-10 years of experience.
• Specialized knowledge in ship design processes.
• Expertise with CAD and PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical 3D models and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate closely with engineers.
• Conduct presentations and facilitate working groups.
• Mentor team members in electrical design.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Proficiency in CAD tools

Knowledge of marine electrical systems

Familiarity with regulatory standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CAD

Associates degree in CAD

Tools

AVEVA

SolidWorks

3D AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed electrical 3D models, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and equipment layouts in accordance with applicable maritime standards and project specifications. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and other design disciplines to ensure accurate and efficient documentation for power distribution, lighting, control, and communication systems aboard vessels. Proficiency with CAD tools (such as AVEVA, Ship Constructor, SolidWorks, NX, 3D AutoCAD or Revit), knowledge of marine electrical systems, and familiarity with regulatory standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC) are required. Experience in shipbuilding or marine design environments is highly desirable.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Detailed experience in ship design, to include 3D model development, functional engineering products, estimating, planning, procurement, and production processes.
• Able to recommend valuable improvements to department processes.
• Anticipates roadblocks and mitigates their impact based on experience.
• Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems or technical issues within assigned work scope.
• Serves as focal point for discussing the organization’s agreed technical position with external SMEs and production management.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Coordinates and facilitates working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Mentors the group to advance overall knowledge in the field and other related disciplines.
• Proactively distributes knowledge in areas of expertise.
• Leads team in executing specific projects.
• Understands how requirements connect to each other and order of precedence.
• Assumes additional responsibilities or performs varying work as work situations dictate.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Associates degree in CAD and 6-10 years of experience. 4 years of shipbuilding experience can substitute for education.
• Demonstrated expertise within discipline, with specialized knowledge of process within discipline.
• Strong knowledge of PC and CAD applications.
• Working knowledge of Aveva Unified Engineering products preferred.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

Pay Scale

$65,700 - $154,700

Benefits

General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and onsite health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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