Engineer II, Sustainability

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

The Engineer II, Sustainability supports the Global Sustainability team’s work on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from marine and offshore vessels and assets, along with other sustainability projects. Work may include benchmarking, statistical analysis, sustainability reporting, and client service delivery across the team’s locations in Houston, Athens, Copenhagen, and Singapore. The role involves staying informed about emerging regulations related to GHG emissions and waste streams, supporting projects and services, and helping clients address technical problems. The Engineer II may also contribute to regulatory updates, seminars and workshops, ABS publications, thought leadership, marketing activities, and industry event feedback. The position works as a team member but may operate autonomously much of the time.

Requirements

BSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field focused 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.
Strong oral and written communication skills for communicating effectively at multiple levels.
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 experience in business development or sales in a technical and diverse product environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a solid 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 provide Global Sustainability team services and identify and resolve problems using technical expertise.
Establish and manage client projects.
Inform the Global Sustainability team about regulatory changes and their potential impact on ABS business.
Conduct seminars and workshops related to the environmental performance of marine vessels and offshore units.
Support service delivery across Sustainability locations in Houston, Athens, Copenhagen, and Singapore.
Contribute to authoring ABS publications and thought leadership documents.
Maintain awareness of the ABS service portfolio and promote services or products when appropriate.
Attend industry events and conferences and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Communicate current workload status to relevant team members to help ensure client needs are met.
Identify opportunities for marketing campaigns within the area of responsibility that may 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 also working autonomously as needed.