Naval Electrical Designer: Ship Systems Specialist

Transmission & Distribution World; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, Newport News, VA, seeks a Naval Electrical Senior Designer to produce intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification.

You will work with naval architects, engineers, and the design team to ensure all designs meet stringent ship specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements for naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Requires an Associate's Degree or two years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of experience translating specification requirements into detailed ship design drawings and distributive ship electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings from concept sketches, photos, scans, or functional requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, naval architects, engineers, and the design team to produce high-quality ship design products and drawings.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

3-D modeling

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Overtime ability

Drafting methods

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Bluebeam PDF editing

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Job description

Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, Newport News, VA, seeks a Naval Electrical Senior Designer to produce intricate distributive electrical ship systems designs, 3D models, diagrams, and 2D drawings for ship construction and modification.

You will work with naval architects, engineers, and the design team to ensure all designs meet stringent ship specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements for naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships.