Engineer 1 / 2
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Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Athens, Greece
In Person
Mechanical Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline is required.
- For graduate hires in hull backgrounds or experience of seven years or fewer, computer literacy in engineering software and exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research are required.
- For graduate hires in machinery backgrounds or experience of seven years or fewer, a bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline is required.
- For experienced hull engineers, computer literacy in engineering software and exposure to the Finite Element Method and/or Computational Hydrodynamics methods through coursework or supervised research are required.
- Experienced hull engineers must have at least seven 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 at least four years of such experience are required.
- Experienced machinery engineers must have at least seven 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/chartered engineer license and at least four years of such experience are required.
- Knowledge of related technical disciplines is required.
- The ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems, including complex problem-solving, is required.
- A good command of English is required.
- The ability to communicate orally and in writing is required.
- The ability to work well with others is required.
- The ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems is required.
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 marine technology advisory work involving conventional engineering practices and potentially moderately complex problems involving new technologies, conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordination 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.
- Propose approaches to encountered problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs.
- Work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems within the technical area of expertise.
- Work as a team member and, once trained, potentially work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements related to the position's responsibilities after completing ABS Quality System training.
Desired Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification at the master's or PhD level may be considered an asset.
- For graduate hires in hull backgrounds or experience of seven years or fewer, an M.S. degree may be preferred.
About the company
ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Founded
1862
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