Engineer I, Technology

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

About The Position

In accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards, is responsible for the activities related to assigned projects. What You Will Do: Serves as a member of technical project teams. Responsible for carrying out assigned duties to complete projects on schedule and within budget. Ensures the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good relations with customers and coworkers. Stays actively informed concerning technical, business, and management developments affecting ABS and its customers, and communicates this information promptly to management. Actively promotes the services and capabilities of ABS throughout the technical and business community. Writes and presents technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed. Provides day-to-day advice on areas of technical expertise to Technology and Engineering staffs Responsible for the development of suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned. Provides advice as necessary in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations. Ensures that all ABS Quality System requirements with regard to technical work within assigned areas of responsibility are fulfilled. Performs selected engineering reviews and analysis. What You Will Need: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required. One to two years of prior work experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to communicate orally and in writing in the English language. Human relations skills are necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers. Ability to develop and implement logical solutions to complex problems. Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments. Needs to be familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System. Reporting Relationships: Reports, as assigned, to a Manager, Staff Consultant, Principal, Senior Engineer, or project leader. Collaborates with other appropriate organizational elements on assigned tasks and other matters of mutual concern. Notice: This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company’s verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
One to two years of prior work experience.
Able to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
Human relations skills are necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers.
Ability to develop and implement logical solutions to complex problems.
Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
Needs to be familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of technical project teams.
Responsible for carrying out assigned duties to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Ensures the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good relations with customers and coworkers.
Stays actively informed concerning technical, business, and management developments affecting ABS and its customers, and communicates this information promptly to management.
Actively promotes the services and capabilities of ABS throughout the technical and business community.
Writes and presents technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed.
Provides day-to-day advice on areas of technical expertise to Technology and Engineering staffs
Responsible for the development of suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned.
Provides advice as necessary in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
Ensures that all ABS Quality System requirements with regard to technical work within assigned areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
Performs selected engineering reviews and analysis.