Engineer II, Sustainability

American Bureau of Shipping•Spring, TX

About The Position

The Engineer II, Sustainability supports the Global Sustainability team’s work related to greenhouse gas emissions from marine and offshore vessels and assets, along with other sustainability projects such as benchmarking, statistical analysis, and sustainability reporting. The role supports project and service delivery across the team’s global locations and interacts with clients to provide services and resolve technical problems. The position may also contribute to regulatory updates, seminars, publications, industry events, and marketing activities.

Requirements

BSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on environmental performance.
At least four years of related engineering experience in a recognized research university, research institute, shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, or classification society.
Experience with marine or offshore applications.
Knowledge of GHG regulations, impacts, and technology transition.
Experience with programming and advanced use of MS Office.
Ability to present and work with clients.
Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems, including complex problem-solving.
Ability to work well with others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication at multiple levels.
Strong commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with relevant corporate policies.
Ability to develop working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
Ability to obtain working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

MSc degree.
Previous business development or sales experience in a technical and diverse product environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of emerging regulatory frameworks related to GHG emissions and waste streams.
Support the department’s projects, services, and other activities.
Interact with clients to perform Global Sustainability team services and identify and resolve problems using technical expertise.
Establish and manage client projects.
As needed, update and inform the Global Sustainability team about regulatory changes and their impact on ABS business.
As needed, conduct seminars and workshops related to the environmental performance of marine vessels and offshore units.
Support sustainability service delivery across geographic locations including Houston, Athens, Copenhagen, and Singapore.
As needed, contribute to ABS publications and thought leadership documents.
Maintain awareness of the ABS service portfolio and promote services or products when appropriate.
As needed, attend industry events and conferences and provide feedback on market and creative trends.
Communicate current workload status to appropriate team members to help ensure client needs are met.
As needed, identify marketing campaign opportunities within the area of responsibility that could lead to increased sales.
Submit reports as needed and ensure data is accurately entered and managed in the company CRM.
Work as a team member while potentially working autonomously most of the time.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO and HD plans.
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), including personal wellness and work-life services.
401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.