Engineer II

American Bureau of Shipping•Spring, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Applications Engineer, under established policies, procedures, and standards, this role is responsible for the activities related to assigned programs and projects. Will normally plan, develop, test, and supervise engineering applications development and support both internal and external clients. These activities, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of knowledge in engineering analysis, information technology, and digitalization, as well as creative, innovative, and forward-looking solutions.

Requirements

Completion of an engineering curriculum from a University (B.S. or above) in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, or other related disciplines. A postgraduate degree is preferred.
Two years of relevant engineering, research, and/or software development experience in a shipyard, marine or offshore design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, CAD or engineering software company, software development or consulting company, university, research institution, or a classification society.
Command of English language.
Knowledge of engineering analysis, specifically in structural analysis, finite element approach, and structural or machinery Rule-compliance assessment.
Knowledge of applicable Class Rules and regulations for marine and offshore structures or machinery and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
Understanding of software development and IT technologies. Engineering software development experience is preferred.
The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
Interested in data, digital, system, software, and its analytics and development. Knowledge and experience in coding is preferred.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions to improve Engineering Applications.
Serves as a leader or member of the Engineering Applications development or support team.
Responsible for carrying out assigned duties on schedule and within budget.
Services as a leader or member in coordination and collaboration efforts with Engineering, Technology, and IT, as well as other Departments for Engineering Applications planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
Maintains good relations with customers and coworkers and supports Engineering Application users.
Responsible for the development of suggested Engineering Applications development projects as assigned. Provides expert advice as necessary in matters related to the application of technology, engineering, Rules, and Regulations.
Collects user feedback and client needs, tracks industrial trends and technology development, and proposes new features, technologies, and solutions for continuous improvement of Engineering Applications.
Ensures that all ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System requirements concerning technical work within assigned areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
Performs selected engineering analyses.