Naval Architect & Structural Engineer

The Naval Architectural and Structural Engineer is responsible for designing, reviewing, and analyzing assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or 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, will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures. Specifically, the work will entail visits to offshore facilities, mainly in the US Gulf of Mexico but potentially elsewhere in the world as well.

What You Will Do:

• Performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations and contract commitments.
• Prepares technical manuals according to applicable Rules, Regulations and Contract Commitments.
• Proposes technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Perform advanced hydrodynamic and structural analyses, particularly with the finite element analysis method.
• 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.
• Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or designs.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes and other forms of communication.
• Works directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.
• 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 ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
• May serve in a capacity as Inspector and organize in-service inspections on the offshore platforms

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Master's, PhD, or recognized equivalent in structural, marine, ocean engineering, civil engineering, or naval architecture is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience or an equivalent combination of advanced education and work experience after graduation is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of marine and offshore vessel structures required.
• Knowledge of structural reliability is a plus.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to perform finite element analysis for complex structures.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Needs to be familiar with the ABS Quality & Environmental Management System.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the ABS Employee Safety Policy. 
• Ability to travel up 25% to 50% with a duration of up to 3 weeks per trip. 

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent generally reports to a Department Head or Manager but may report to others depending on the specifics of the assignment. There are no direct reports for this position.