Engineer I/II

Role Overview

What You Will Do

• Perform detailed engineering review of plans for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments under supervision.
• Perform conventional engineering work that may include moderately complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordination among disciplines.
• Draft technically accurate and timely reports and responses to client communications for review.
• Prepare accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Communicate current workload status to appropriate team members to ensure client needs are met.
• May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• May propose new approaches to problems and recommend changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• May work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in technical expertise.
• Work as a team member and, once trained, may work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements after undergoing training.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
• For hull backgrounds with seven years or fewer: demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software and exposure to the Finite Element Method.
• For machinery backgrounds with seven years or fewer: B.S. in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
• Experienced hull engineers: seven or more years of related engineering experience, or a professional/chartered engineer license with four or more years of related experience.
• Experienced machinery engineers: seven or more years of related engineering experience, or a seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license with four or more years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems with complex problem-solving skills.
• Background knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, digitalization, robotics, and data analytics with interest in maritime applications.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, automation technologies, and robotics systems is considered an advantage.
• Good command of the English language and 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