Engineer 1 - Naval Architect
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In Person
Aerospace Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or another related discipline is required for Hull graduates and experienced engineers with seven or fewer years of Hull background or experience.
- A Master of Science degree may be preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or another related discipline is required for Machinery graduates with seven or fewer years of Machinery background or experience.
- Hull candidates from industry must have demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software and exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research.
- Hull candidates from industry must have seven or more years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, or classification society, or a professional or chartered engineer license and four or more years of such related experience.
- Machinery candidates from industry must have seven or more years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, or classification society, or a seagoing engineering license or professional or chartered engineer license and four or more years of such related experience.
- Knowledge of related technical disciplines is required.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems, including complex problem-solving skills.
- Good command of the English language is required.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, perform detailed engineering reviews of assigned plans for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments.
- Perform work involving conventional engineering practices, potentially including moderately complex problems such as resolving conflicting design requirements or material standards, or coordinating activities among other disciplines.
- Draft technically accurate and timely reports and responses to client 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 help 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 role's technical expertise.
- Work as a team member and, once trained, work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Implement and maintain applicable ABS Quality System requirements after completing ABS Quality System training.
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research for Hull graduates with seven or fewer years of Hull background or experience.
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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What believers are saying
- ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
- ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
- ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.
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- DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
- ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
- One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.
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- ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
- ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
- ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options