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
- Marine / Mechanical Engineer:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
- Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation
- Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment
- Thorough knowledge of HVAC design
- 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:
- Computer - 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:
- General:
- Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
- 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.
- Understanding of shock design is advantageous but not a requirement
- Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
o 18 years of age or older at time of application.
o Able to provide proof of US Person Status
o No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within
seven years from disposition date
o No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from
disposition date
o Willing to submit to a drug screen
o Willing to submit to a background check
- Naval Architect:
- Working knowledge of FEA methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
- Marine / Mechanical Engineer:
- Working knowledge of FEA methods is advantageous but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of composite shafting is advantageous but not a requirement.
