Senior Engineer I/II

Role Overview

What You Will Do

• Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned; assigns projects to Engineers and monitors progress of all assigned projects.
• Ensures delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.
• Monitors the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility.
• Performs engineering reviews and analyses when necessary and reviews other engineers' work, providing guidance and training.
• Participates in the development and changes of Rules and advises assigned staff on application of Rules and Regulations.
• Prepares written responses to clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains liaison with other engineering specialists internally and externally.
• Monitors the performance, development potential, and training needs of engineers assigned and keeps management informed of manpower needs.
• Develops or assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• Graduate from University and a minimum of five years of related experience.
• For hull backgrounds: demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• For hull backgrounds: exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
• For hull backgrounds: professional or chartered engineer license.
• For hull backgrounds: at least ten years of related engineering experience in shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society; or two years as an Engineer II.
• For machinery backgrounds: B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
• For machinery backgrounds: at least ten years of related engineering experience in shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society; or two years as an Engineer II.
• For machinery backgrounds: seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should have advanced practical industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies and innovation trends, including AI, digitalization, robotics, and data analytics.
• Experience leading or supporting technology development for smart solutions, including digital twins, automation technologies, and robotics initiatives, is an advantage.
• Human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex or unique engineering problems.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning for efficient scheduling of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

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