Electrical Engineer I, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer I to lead engineering projects and provide technical guidance. This role involves overseeing design reviews, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions and enhance client relationships. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering disciplines; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the engineering staff and ensure high-quality service.
• Monitor technical quality and guide engineering projects.
• Prepare written responses to clients and maintain liaison with specialists.

Skills

Engineering Design Reviews

Project Management

Finite Element Method

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Technical Analysis

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer I

The Senior Engineer I is responsible for activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project, or task. The role involves planning, conducting, and supervising engineering design reviews and analysis assignments, which may involve a major project or several less complex projects. These projects require competent application of engineering or scientific knowledge and may be broad in scope, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination.

What You Will Do :

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the engineering staff assigned. Assign projects, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality service and good customer relations.
• Devise new approaches to problems and recommend changes in methods, procedures, or design as needed.
• Monitor the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of all assigned projects.
• Apply extensive engineering knowledge in broad technical areas. Perform reviews and analyses, review work of others, and provide guidance and training.
• Participate in the development and modification of Rules. Advise staff on Rules and Regulations application.
• Prepare written responses to clients following established procedures.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external engineering specialists.
• Monitor performance, development, and training needs of engineers; inform management of manpower requirements.
• Assist in developing qualification statements, proposals, bids, and presentation materials.

What You Will Need :

Education and Experience

• Degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related disciplines; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience for new graduates; more for experienced engineers.

For those with Hull backgrounds

• Degree in relevant engineering disciplines; a license is preferred.
• Proven computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposure to Finite Element Method (coursework or research).
• Professional or chartered engineer license.
• At least ten years of related experience or two years as an Engineer II.

For those with Machinery backgrounds

• Degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least ten years of related experience or two years as an Engineer II.
• Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced practical industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines and applicable Rules and Regulations.
• Understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Strong human relations skills for client contacts and team leadership.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex engineering problems.
• Effective planning and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to learn and apply ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Additional Qualifications

Professional or chartered engineer license is desirable.

Reporting Relationships :

The incumbent generally reports to a Principal Engineer but may report to others based on specific assignments. This position does not have direct reports.