Electrical Designer III

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a detail-oriented designer for shipyard projects. This role involves developing 2D and 3D drawings and supervising CAD drafters while ensuring deadlines are met. Candidates should have significant experience in ship design and be proficient in AutoCAD and other CAD tools.

The position requires strong communicative skills and a background in construction of high-speed vessels. Employment eligibility, including proof of US person status, is a must.

Qualifications

• 4 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Able to model in 3D model space without interferences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Check drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designers.
• Work with production management and cross-functional design teams.

Skills

3D modeling experience

Excellent communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

ShipConstructor experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher in CAD

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Navisworks

Job description

Reporting and Supervision

Reports to: Lead Designer.
Supervises: CAD Drafters, Designer I–II.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development.
• Check drawings created by CAD Drafters and Designer I–II.
• Work with Production Management and cross‑functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred.
• 4 years minimum of 3D modeling experience.
• 5 to 10 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction of high‑speed aluminum vessels preferred.
• Experience with modular construction methods preferred.
• Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of scheduling and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and members of production.
• Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD – basic draw and modify commands, layer types, line types, dimensions, unit of measure, creating orthographic views from isometric drawings.
• Proficient in 3D modeling commands.
• Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor‑furnished information.
• Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command.
• Able to model in 3D model space without interferences.
• Experience with ShipConstructor preferred.
• Possess a thorough understanding of vessel design in two or more of the following areas: Equipment, Electrical, Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Material Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure.
• Able to interpret system schematics, structural key plans, compartment arrangements, and electrical diagrams to create 3D CAD models.

Employment Eligibility Guidelines

• Must 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.

Tools

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• ShipConstructor
• Navisworks

Direction Exercised

• May lead the work of CAD Drafters and Designers I–II.
• May review technical adequacy of drawings and provide direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• May train CAD Drafters and Designers I–III according to established standards and procedures.

Discretion Exercised

• May provide input to evaluations of CAD Drafters and Designer I–II.

Liaisons With

• CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel, Program Management, Equipment Suppliers.

Work Environment

The work environment may involve exposure to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, fumes and airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and high noise levels (usually over 90 dB).

Safety

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. For assistance contact 251-445-1932.