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 which 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.
- Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
- Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
- May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
- May propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or designs.
- May work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.
- Works as a team member within the group. May work autonomously, once trained, with minimal supervision.
- 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 Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
- Graduate from University and a minimum of five (5) 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
- B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
- Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
- For those with seven (7) years or less Machinery backgrounds or experience
- B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
For those with Machinery backgrounds
- Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
- Seagoing engineering license or professional/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.
- Familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only).
