Electrical Project Department Manager - Engineering

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

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to supervise design and construction projects. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of design experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. The role involves overseeing department goals and leading engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of design and/or construction experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Strong understanding of scheduling and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department goals for specified projects.
• Prepare and assign design calculations and drawings.
• Check calculations and progress department work.

Skills

Design and construction experience

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate (AutoCAD, MS Office)

Knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities

Understanding of power distribution systems

Knowledge of automation and control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Reports To

Chief Department Engineer & Program Engineer

Supervises

Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons

Authorities / Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
• Responsible for preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
• Responsible for checking calculations
• Responsible for progressing all department work

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• General: Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• US Citizenship
• Electrical Engineer: Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems
• Thorough knowledge of automation, control and communication systems
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE and NEC

Tools

MS Office, AutoCAD

Direction Exercised

• Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

Discretion Exercised

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

Liaises With

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

Additional Guidelines

• Working knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessels is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.