Senior Engineer I

American Bureau of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading classification society in Dubai is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee engineering design reviews and lead a team of engineers. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and has 10-15 years of experience in engineering roles within related industries. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in critical maritime projects.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design office, or classification society.
• Chartered engineer license is preferred.
• Experience with jack-up structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering staff and assign projects.
• Ensure quality service and customer relations.
• Monitor projects for technical quality and timeliness.
• Provide training and guidance to engineers.
• Develop qualification statements and proposals.

Skills

Advanced practical industry related experience

Effective communication skills

Problem analysis and solving

Project planning and scheduling

Knowledge of offshore structures

Education

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related disciplines

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

Structural and stability software experience

Job description

In accordance with established policies, procedures and standards, is responsible for the activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project or task. Will normally plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller or 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 scientific field.Project work and assignments may be broad in nature requiring ingenuity and cross functional coordination.

What You Will Do:

• Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned. Assigns projects to Engineers and monitors the progress of all assigned projects. Ensures the delivery of high quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or design where necessary.
• Monitors the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity and timeliness of action of all assigned projects.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility.Performs engineering reviews and analyses when necessary. Reviews other engineers' work and provides appropriate guidance and training when necessary.
• Participates in the development and changes of Rules. Advises assigned staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
• Prepares written response to clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains liaison with other engineering specialists internally and externally.
• Monitors the performance, development potential and training needs of engineers assigned.Keeps management informed of manpower needs.
• Develops or assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals, bids and other presentation materials.
• Implements and maintains the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems within assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepares accurate billing to clients.

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. is preferred
• Ten to fifteen (10‒15) years of related engineeringexperience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or eight (8) years as an ABS Engineer II.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should have advanced practical industry related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex or unique engineering problems.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• A working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only).
• Strong experience on offshore Structures and Stability.
• Relevant structural and stability software experience
• Good to have: Specific jack-up experience: Global assessment and stability analysis.
• Professional or chartered engineer license