Electrical Engineer III

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to complex design calculations and drawings for maritime vessels and shipboard systems, including power distribution, motor controllers, and lighting. You will ensure regulatory compliance and provide technical management from concept to completion.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, thorough knowledge of IEEE standards, ABS rules, SOLAS, and experience with electrical analyses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Knowledge of power distribution, motor controllers, VFDs, lighting, and communication systems.
• Experience with Electric Plant Load Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Voltage Drop, and Breaker Coordination Studies.
• Familiarity with IEEE standards, ABS rules, IEC standards, SOLAS, Military Specifications, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex design calculations and drawings for maritime vessels and shipboard systems (structural, propulsion, electrical, hydraulic).
• Ensure vessel design complies with regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Provide technical management of design and analysis projects from concept to completion.
• Review drawings for compliance, accuracy and producibility.
• Liaise with production and provide technical support during construction.
• Direct engineers, designers, draftsmen, and vendors in vessel design information development.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor controllers

Variable frequency drives

Lighting systems

Communication systems

Electrical analyses

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

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) 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.

Duties / 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.
• Ensuring vessel design is in compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the technical management of design and analysis 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.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

Electrical Engineer Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution, motor controllers, variable frequency drives, lighting systems, and communication systems
• Experience with 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

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Able to 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

• MS Office, AutoCAD

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 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

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445‑1932.

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.