Engineer I, Senior / Naval Architect

American Bureau of Shipping; Conservatória; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

American Bureau of Shipping, Rio de Janeiro office, seeks a Senior Engineer I to oversee engineering design reviews and analyses, leading a team on Stability & Load Line projects and broader vessel assignments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, adherence to IMO conventions and ABS Rules, and effective client communication in English, with strong leadership and planning responsibilities for multiple projects.

Qualificações

• BS degree in Naval Architecture with 10+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 5 years.
• Advanced practical industry-related experience and familiarity with IMO conventions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned and monitor project progress.
• Devise new approaches to problems and recommend changes in methods or design.
• Monitor technical quality, content, and timeliness of actions on projects.
• Review work and train junior engineers; supervise and guide staff as needed.
• Support plan reviews for new construction, conversions, and existing vessels.
• Prepare written responses to clients following established procedures.

Conhecimentos

Engineering leadership

Engineering analysis

Rule interpretation

Client liaison

Team supervision

Formação académica

B.S. Naval Architecture

Master’s degree in Naval Architecture

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Senior Engineer I 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 in Stability & Load Line Group. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular engineering or scientific field. Project work and assignments may be broad, 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.
• Reviewintact and damage stability submissions for compliance with applicable ABS Rules, statutory requirements, and international conventions.
• Evaluates load line assignments, supporting calculations, plans, and technical documentation.
• Supports plan review activities for new construction, conversions, and existing vessels.
• Prepares written responses 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.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture.
• Graduate from University and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• Or a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience in Naval Architecture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should have advanced practical industry‑related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with IMO conventions, statutory compliance requirements, and classification processes.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and the 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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license.

Reporting Relationships

The incumbent generally reports to a Principal Engineer but may report to others depending on the specific of assignment. This position does not have any direct

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non‑work‑related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.