Structural Engineer II Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

REPORTS TO

Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer

SUPERVISES

Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for moderately complex design calculations and drawing development for the construction, maintenance, and repair of maritime vessels and shipboard systems including structural, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic mechanics. Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

General:

2 to 6 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Possesses leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture. Capable of training and developing level 1 engineers Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines Ability to interact with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office products

Preferred:

Experienced in Steel and Aluminum Ship Construction Working knowledge of ship and propulsion systems Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.) Working knowledge of modular construction methods Working knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels Working knowledge of shock design Experience or knowledge of FEA methods, FEMAP / NASTRAN Working knowledge of composite shafting

Structural Engineer Specific Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil Mechanical or related engineering degree Experience in developing and analyzing structural designs, vessel design preferred Working knowledge of static, dynamic, and strength of material calculations

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. 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

TOOLS:

Computer – MS Office, Auto

CAD DIRECTION EXERCISED

May lead and direct the work of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons May determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

DISCRETION EXERCISED

May provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons

LIAISES WITH

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 d

B. SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the

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ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.