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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 16 hours ago

Engineer II - Structural

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Engineer II performs engineering design review and analysis assignments, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations while offering technical advice and solutions to engineering challenges. This role involves working autonomously and collaboratively to deliver accurate reports and maintain quality standards.

EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments

Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices

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

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

Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise

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

Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringFinite Element MethodEngineering SoftwareProblem SolvingQuality ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines

Masters / Ph.D. Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position

Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software

Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research)

Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or Professional or chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or Two (2) years as Engineer I

Good command of the English language with the 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

Preferred

Professional or chartered engineer license

Benefits

Medical insurance (PPO and HD)

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K plan with a generous company match

Company

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees