Austal USA

ElectricalDesigner

Mobile, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Electrical Designer at Austal USA. Skills: 2D and 3D drawing development, 3D modeling, AutoCAD. Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development. Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

May be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat, Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold, Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB, Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent required, 1 year minimum of 3D modeling experience, 1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience, Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products, Basic draw and modify commands, Layer types, Line types, Dimensions, Unit of measure, Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings, 3D modeling commands, Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information, Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command, Able to model in 3D model space without interferences, 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

Nice to Have

Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred, Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred, Experience with modular construction methods preferred, Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred, Experience with ShipConstructor preferred, Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: Equipment, Electrical, Fitout, Foundations, Hull, HVAC, Pipe, Product Hierarchy, Structure

What You'll Do.

Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development

Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interacting with multiple design teams and members of production; Work with Production Management; Work with internal cross-functional design teams; Liaises with CAD Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Production Personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Process & Methodology

Understanding of scheduling, Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Full Job Description

**REPORTS TO:** Lead Designer **SUPERVISES:** CAD Drafters **DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Responsible for 2D and 3D drawing development. * Checking drawings created by CAD Drafters **QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:** * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Associates Degree or higher in CAD preferred. * 1 year minimum of 3D modeling experience * 1 to 3 years of shipyard design or production/construction experience or equivalent experience. * Experience in construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred * Experience with modular construction methods preferred * Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels preferred * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines. * Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products. * Experienced in interacting with multiple design teams and members of production. * Experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD * Basic draw and modify commands * Layer types * Line types * Dimensions * Unit of measure * Creating orthographic views from isometric drawings * 3D modeling commands * Creating 3D models from orthographic views or vendor furnished information * Able to interface with models from other disciplines using the XREF command * Able to model in 3D model space without interferences * Experience with ShipConstructor preferred. * Possess a good understanding of design in any of the following areas: * Equipment * Electrical * Fitout * Foundations * Hull * HVAC * Pipe * Product Hierarchy * Structure **ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:** * Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: * 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

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