Electrical Engineer

Austal

The Role

Overview

Design and support vessel electrical systems from concept through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • regulatory compliance
  • design input
  • documentation
  • component selection
  • power design
  • design drawings

Tasks

-Ensure vessel design complies with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements -Manage design input from third parties such as drawings, certification and manuals -Produce accurate information and documentation, which meets all procedural and auditable requirements -Selection and requisitions for Electrical power and control, automation, components and devices etc -Design of power generation, distribution, control, lighting and power arrangement, automation, emergency shutdown system, navigation and communication systems -Preparation of design and drawings including calculations and schematics

Requirements

  • autocad
  • beng
  • ee calculations
  • 3+ years
  • lv/elv
  • production

What You Bring

-Solid understanding of Production methods and the practical application of design -Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics) or equivalent -Advanced AutoCAD skills -A solid understanding of electrical engineering calculations e.g Short Circuit, Battery calcs ->3 years relevant experience. -A solid understanding of LV & ELV Power generation and distribution.

Benefits

-Professional development and training opportunities. -Competitive compensation and benefits package. -Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. -A supportive and dynamic work environment.

The Company

About Austal

-Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam. -Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels. -Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries. -Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion. -Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.

Sector Specialisms

Defence

Commercial Vessels

Maritime Technology

Shipbuilding

Offshore Patrol

Surveillance

Expeditionary Transport

Medical Ships

Salvage and Rescue

Drydock Services

Unmanned Vessel Programs

Autonomous Machinery Control