Engineer I, Senior (Naval Architect / Structural Engineer)

Performs engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller 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, incumbent will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of plans as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to client letters, faxes, and other forms of communication for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
• Propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• Work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in technical expertise.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
• Works as a team member within the group. May work autonomously, once trained, with minimal supervision.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
• Preference for graduates from a marine-industry-recognized college or university.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
• Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Relevant experience working in marine Classification Societies, design / consulting companies, shipbuilding, offshore engineering, or the oil & gas industries, as well as familiarity with Classification Society Rules and international maritime regulations (for e.g. SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO MODU Code etc.) will be an advantage.
• Professional or chartered engineer license and four (4) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Will report to a Director or Manager.

Working Conditions:

The work environment will primarily be an air-conditioned office setting requiring the employee to sit for prolonged periods while concentrating on a computer screen.