Engineer, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping • Spring, TX

24d

About The Position

ABS Government Engineering Services (GES) is searching for a Senior Engineer to
assist with ship structure, stability, and load line reviews.  This person will
perform engineering design review and analysis assignments, normally involving a
major project or several smaller, less complex projects. These projects, by
nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the full and competent
application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or
science.  Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the
ideal candidate will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and
procedures.

Individual will support U.S. government agencies (US Navy, US Military Sealift
Command (MSC), US Coast Guard, MARAD, NOAA, etc.) by performing various
classification and certification services for surface vessels.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software; experience in software related to stability, such as GHS, NAPA, or other equivalent software, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in performing stability analyses in accordance with relevant Rules and Regulations.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only).
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of ship structural plans and stability analyses as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Prepared first principal calculations or used computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity of the vessel.
• Perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis.
• Use of finite element modeling techniques, primarily FEMAP for finite element model development and NASTRAN finite element solution.
• Perform Seakeeping Analysis and Structural Dynamic Analysis using ABS DLA/SFA software.
• Prepare technical reports and work with other engineers to find resolutions to problems.
• Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects to ABS standards.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
• Prepared calculations by hand or using computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity of the vessel.

Benefits

• medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and 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, and paid vacation time.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services.
• ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

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