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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Marine and Offshore Review Engineer 1

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline, for Hull graduates with seven or fewer years of Hull background or experience.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
  • Exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, for Machinery graduates with seven or fewer years of Machinery background or experience.
  • For experienced Hull engineers, seven or more years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, or classification society; alternatively, a professional or chartered engineer license and four or more years of related experience in those settings.
  • For experienced Machinery engineers, seven or more years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, or classification society; alternatively, a seagoing engineering license or professional or chartered engineer license and four or more years of related experience in those settings.
  • Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, rotating equipment fundamentals, and static equipment fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, turbines, diesel engines, generators, offshore process equipment, and marine machinery systems.
  • Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation related to marine and offshore mechanical systems.
  • Evaluate compliance with classification rules, statutory regulations, recognized industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Conduct technical assessments of marine and offshore equipment.
  • Support offshore and marine projects through design review and approval activities.
  • Prepare technical review reports and communicate findings to clients and project teams.
  • Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists across multiple disciplines.
  • Assist in resolving technical issues and provide engineering recommendations.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving industry regulations, technologies, and best practices.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Science degree may be preferred.

About the Company

American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore energy assets. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys, and issues approvals and certificates to ensure compliance across the asset lifecycle. A global team of surveyors, engineers, and regulatory specialists works from 200+ offices in 70 countries to assess asset performance and support decarbonization and digital solutions. Its goal is to help shipowners, builders, offshore operators, governments, and equipment makers operate safely, efficiently, and with lower emissions throughout the lifecycle, while contributing to industry standards through IACS and collaborations.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Spring, TX
Founded
1862

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