Project Department Manager Engineering

Authorities / Responsibilities

• Overseeing Department Goals as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
• Preparing, overseeing, and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
• Checking calculations
• 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 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 NECTOOLS: Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD
• Direction Exercised: Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons, 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

• 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

Equal Employment Commitment

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.