Senior Project Engineer, Advanced Maritime Technologies

Austal Usa, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA Advanced Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex shipbuilding projects in Charlottesville, VA. You will review customer requirements, interpret NAVSEA drawings and MIL-STD specs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure deliverables meet scope and quality targets.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and adherence to disciplined engineering processes. The ideal candidate brings extensive shipyard design experience, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with five years' experience in shipyard design or multi-system projects.
• Alternatively, HS diploma/GED with 10 years of equivalent engineering experience.
• Knowledge reading NAVSEA or shipbuilding drawings and MIL-STDs or similar specs.
• Experience with submarine construction and SUBSAFE preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership of assigned projects within programmatic guidelines.
• Review customer statements of work, drawings, and MIL-STD requirements with teams.
• Define and review project technical requirements and documentation with stakeholders.
• Assess feasibility and identify resources to meet deliverables.
• Monitor work scope and ensure reviews and approvals are completed.
• Oversee technical work of personnel and coordinate with managers.
• Support engineering process improvements and issue resolution.

Skills

NAVSEA drawings

Technical reading

Communication skills

Shipbuilding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School diploma/GED with 10 years' equivalent experience

Job description

Austal USA Advanced Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex shipbuilding projects in Charlottesville, VA. You will review customer requirements, interpret NAVSEA drawings and MIL-STD specs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure deliverables meet scope and quality targets.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and adherence to disciplined engineering processes. The ideal candidate brings extensive shipyard design experience, strong communication skills,