American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 5 days ago
Engineer I (Houston Ship Engineering)
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Engineer I will perform engineering design review and analysis assignments, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations while developing a thorough understanding of engineering policies and methods.
EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping
Responsibilities
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
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 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
Qualification
Required
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 the Finite Element Method (coursework 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
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 classification society
Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society
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 classification society
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
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)
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.
Funding
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