Senior Engineer

The Houston Ship Engineering Department is seeking a Senior Engineer to assist with design review and analysis of various stability and Load Line projects associated with ship and offshore floating structures. This person will execute 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 ideal candidate 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.
• Review stability calculations on marine vessels and offshore units. Perform freeboard assignment for vessels. 
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to client letters, emails 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 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):

I. Graduate from University:

• For those with seven (7) years or less ship and offshore Stability 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.
• Familiar with stability requirements, calculations and designs of ships and offshore floating structures (coursework or supervised research).

II.  Experienced Engineer from Industry:

• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposed to Load Line and stability requirements and experience in the application of recognized stability software for ships and offshore floating structures.
• 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 a 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 familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent will report to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position has no direct reports.

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company’s verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees.  In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.