Engineer I, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Engineer I is responsible for activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project, or task. The role normally plans, conducts, and supervises engineering design reviews and analysis assignments for a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. The work requires competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular engineering or scientific field and may involve broad assignments requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination. The position provides day-to-day leadership to assigned Engineering staff, monitors project delivery and technical quality, and supports customer relations. It applies engineering principles and practices across broad areas of technical responsibility, performs and reviews engineering analyses, and guides and trains other engineers. The role also participates in developing and changing Rules, advises staff on Rules and Regulations, responds to clients in writing, liaises with internal and external engineering specialists, monitors staff development and training needs, informs management of manpower needs, and helps develop qualification statements, proposals, bids, and presentation materials. The incumbent generally reports to a Managing Principal Engineer, though the reporting relationship may vary with the assignment. The position does not have direct reports.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or another related discipline; an M.S. is preferred.
For university graduates and experienced engineers from industry: university graduation and a minimum of five years of related experience.
For machinery backgrounds: B.S. degree in Marine, Piping, Fire-Fighting, or Mechanical Engineering, or another related discipline.
For machinery backgrounds: at least ten years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society; or two years as an Engineer II.
Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.
Advanced practical industry-related experience.
Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
Human relations skills to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex or unique engineering problems.
Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree.
Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership to assigned Engineering staff.
Assign projects to Engineers and monitor progress on assigned projects.
Ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain good customer relations.
Develop new approaches to problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs when necessary.
Monitor the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned projects.
Apply engineering principles and practices across broad areas of technical responsibility.
Perform engineering reviews and analyses when necessary.
Review other engineers’ work and provide guidance and training when necessary.
Participate in the development and changes of Rules.
Advise assigned staff on the application of Rules and Regulations.
Prepare written responses to clients in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain liaison with engineering specialists internally and externally.
Monitor the performance, development potential, and training needs of assigned engineers.
Keep management informed of manpower needs.
Develop or assist in developing qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.