Engineer

The Engineer designs, reviews, and analyzes assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, and will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.

What You Will Do:


• Performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.


• Proposes technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.


• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as resolving conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordinating activities among other disciplines.


• Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.


• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication.


• Works directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.


• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.


• Communicates the status of the current workload's status to all appropriate team members to ensure the clients' needs will be met.


• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience


• degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an is preferred


• Graduate from University and a minimum of five () years of related industry experience.


• Preference for graduates from a marine-industry-recognized college or university.


• Experience in international business and technical processes, as well as international requirements and problem resolution, is necessary.


• International experience or knowledge of international business and related technical processes, requirements, and problem-solving skills.  

For those with Hull backgrounds


• degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an is preferred.


• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.


• Exposed to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).

For those with Machinery backgrounds


• degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines; an is preferred.


• Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.


• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems.


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.


• Ability to work well with others.


• Able to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent will report to a senior level Engineer or Technical Manager. This position does not have any direct reports.