Engineer I, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping • Spring, TX

2d

About The Position

The Senior Engineer I is responsible for activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project, or task. The role normally plans, conducts, and supervises engineering design reviews and analysis assignments for a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. Assignments require fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular engineering or scientific field and may be broad, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or another related discipline; a master's degree is preferred.
• For university graduates and experienced engineers from industry, a university degree and at least five years of related experience are required.
• For machinery backgrounds: bachelor's degree in Marine, Piping, Fire-Fighting, Mechanical Engineering, or another related discipline.
• For machinery backgrounds: at least ten years of related engineering experience in a 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.
• Advanced practical industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines, applicable Rules and Regulations and the effects of their application and interpretation, and company business policies and procedures.
• Human relations skills 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 plan over short and long terms to schedule work assignments efficiently and effectively.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree is preferred for the listed engineering disciplines.
• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of assigned Engineering staff, assign projects to Engineers, and monitor project progress.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain good customer relations.
• Develop new approaches to problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs where necessary.
• Monitor the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned projects.
• Apply engineering principles and practices across areas of technical responsibility; perform engineering reviews and analyses as needed.
• Review other engineers' work and provide guidance and training when necessary.
• Participate in developing and changing Rules, and advise assigned staff on applying Rules and Regulations.
• Prepare written responses to clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain liaison with engineering specialists internally and externally.
• Monitor the performance, development potential, and training needs of assigned engineers.
• Keep management informed of manpower needs.
• Develop or assist with qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• Dental insurance
• 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) supporting personal wellness and work-life services
• 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior