Electrical Engineer III

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a qualified Engineer to manage design calculations and drawing development for maritime vessels, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding industry and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role offers the opportunity to lead teams through complex engineering challenges while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Understanding of scheduling and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of shock design and FEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex design calculations and drawing development for maritime vessels.
• Ensure vessel design complies with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Manage design and analysis projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Reporting To & Supervision

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Additional Guidelines

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.

Tools

Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD.

Directed Work & Discretion

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 correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons.

Liaison

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

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Employees may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat or cold; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level usually very loud, +90dB.

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, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.