Engineer / Senior Engineer (Naval Architect / Structural Engineer)

Performs 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 fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, incumbent will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of plans as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations and contract commitments.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to client letters, faxes and other forms of communication for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to insure the needs of the clients will be met.
• May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• May propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or designs.
• May work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.
• Works as a team member within the group. May work autonomously, once trained, with minimal supervision.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education

• degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines; an may be preferred.

Experienced Engineer from Industry:

Hull:

• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Experience in ABS FPSO Global Hull Strength & Fatigue Analysis: SEAS (Sea Environment Assessment System), ISE (Initial Scantling Evaluation); TSA (Total Strength Assessment); DLA (Dynamic Loading Approach) analyses.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method.
• Seven () years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or.
• Professional or chartered engineer license and four () years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (, 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.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.