Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.) required.
Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Demonstrated knowledge of ship engineering systems required.
Demonstrated knowledge of ship building production such as build strategies, critical path, and production milestones required.
No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required.
Willing to submit to a drug screen
No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Shipbuilding specifications such as ABS, Mil, API, and other similar general construction specs required.
18 years or older at time of application
Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products
Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
Five (5) years' experience in either shipyard design and large ship construction or as a Cognizant Engineer over multiple systems or similar large scale engineering design project (i.e. offshore platforms), OR
Three (3) years' degreed Engineering experience at Austal USA.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Willing to submit to a background check
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
In lieu of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years of equivalent relevant experience.