American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Engineer 1

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or another related discipline is required for the Hull pathway; an M.S. may be preferred.
A B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or another related discipline is required for the Machinery pathway.
For experienced Hull engineers, demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software and exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research are required.
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 is required; alternatively, a professional or chartered engineer license and four or more years of that experience are required.
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 is required; alternatively, a seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and four or more years of that experience are required.
Knowledge of related technical disciplines is required.
Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems, including complex problem-solving, is required.
Good command of English is required.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing is required.
Ability to work well with others is required.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems is required.
University graduates and experienced engineers in either the Hull or Machinery pathway must meet the applicable new-hire requirements stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed engineering review of assigned plans for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments, under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
Perform work involving conventional engineering practices, including moderately complex problems such as resolving conflicting design requirements or material standards and coordinating activities among disciplines.
Draft technically accurate and timely reports and responses to client letters, faxes, and other communications for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
Prepare accurate and timely weekly reports and billing for all work performed.
Communicate current workload status to appropriate team members to ensure client needs are met.
Propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices when applicable.
Propose approaches to encountered problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs when applicable.
Work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems within the area of technical expertise when applicable.
Work as a team member and, once trained, work autonomously with minimal supervision when applicable.
Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements related to assigned responsibilities after completing ABS Quality System training.

Desired Qualifications

An M.S. degree may be preferred.

The Engineer I 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, the 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 that 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 ensure 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 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 and Experience

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
The following are new hire requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from the industry (either I or II):

Graduate from University:

A. For those with seven (7) years or fewer Hull backgrounds or experience

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
Exposed to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).

B. For those with seven (7) years or fewer Machinery backgrounds or experience

B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.

Experienced Engineer from Industry A or B:

A. Hull:

Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
Exposed to Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).
Seven (7) 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 (4) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society.

B. Machinery:

Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and four (4) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

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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