Project Naval Architect - Mobile, AL, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

REPORTS TO:
Chief Department Engineer or Engineering Lead

Provides expert judgement and analysis for the design, development and implementation of engineering products/procedures, shipboard systems and overall ship designs
Extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties
Responsible for complex system calculations, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports and system drawings
Responsible for checking designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements
Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers
Able to establish relationships (liaise/coordinate) with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications
Complies with Austal's employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

General:8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the shipbuilding industry, or 12+ years engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
Possesses strong leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture
Flexible with prioritizing tasks and able to work concurrent tasks and projects
Experienced in interacting with multiple engineering disciplines, Production, design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
Experience reviewing contract requirements and performing detailed specification traces
Experience developing technical trade-off studies and engineering cost analyses
Computer literate and familiar with Auto
CAD and Microsoft Office products

Preferred:
Experienced in the design and construction of US Navy, Coast Guard, and Commercial vessels
Advanced knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. Advanced knowledge of ship systems
Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering degree
Expert knowledge of vessel resistance and powering calculations, seakeeping analysis, weight control
Highly capable of designing ships from ground up.
Experience with model tank testing is a plus

18 years or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person status(permanent resident or citizen)
Computer - MS Office, Auto


CAD

LIAISES WITH:
Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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