Engineer I Stability & Statutory

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) seeks an Engineer to perform engineering and technical reviews related to vessel stability, statutory compliance, and marine regulatory requirements. The role supports project execution through technical plan reviews, analyses, and assessments to ensure conformance with ABS rules and international standards.

The role includes reviewing stability booklets and loading manuals for ships and offshore units, coordinating with internal teams and clients, and preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of relevant stability & statutory experience in a classification society / a standard Marine-Offshore design consultancy / Shipyard design office.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering reviews and independent analyses of Intact and Damage stability booklets, loading manuals and project specific submissions for Ships and Offshore units, as applicable.
• Assess compliance with applicable statutory requirements, classification rules, and international regulations.
• Review of structural related documents may be an added responsibility based on the types of projects executed.
• Coordinate within ABS internal engineering and operations, and submitters to resolve technical issues.
• Support project execution by managing assigned review activities within agreed schedules and quality expectations.
• Prepare technical review documents as per ABS internal quality standards.
• Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory changes and engineering practices affecting stability and statutory reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ABS technical review processes, procedures, and work instructions.

Skills

Stability analysis

Statutory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional coordination

ABS rules knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GHS

NAPA

SEASAFE

Job description

The Engineer is responsible for performing engineering and technical review activities related to vessel / offshore unit stability, statutory compliance, and associated marine regulatory requirements. The role may also involve review of structural related documents. The role supports project execution through technical plan reviews, engineering analyses, and assessments to ensure conformance with applicable ABS rules, regulations, and international standards. Work may involve major projects or multiple smaller assignments requiring sound engineering judgment, cross-functional coordination, and effective client interaction.

What You Will Do:

• Carry out engineering reviews and independent analyses of Intact and Damage stability booklets, loading manuals and project specific submissions for Ships and Offshore units, as applicable.
• Assess compliance with applicable statutory requirements, classification rules, and international regulations.
• Review of structural related documents may be an added responsibility based on the types of projects executed.
• Coordinate within ABS internal engineering and operations, and submitters to resolve technical issues.
• Support project execution by managing assigned review activities within agreed schedules and quality expectations.
• Prepare technical review documents as per ABS internal quality standards.
• Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory changes and engineering practices affecting stability and statutory reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ABS technical review processes, procedures, and work instructions.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of relevant stability & statutory experience in a classification society / a standard Marine-Offshore design consultancy / Shipyard design office.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• On the job experience with stability software's (GHS / NAPA / SEASAFE etc.) are expected.
• On the job experience with the structural FEA software's would be an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate across functions.
• Working knowledge of ABS classification rules and IMO statutory requirements.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, and the soft skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts
• Able to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
• A relevant professional engineering society membership or a chartered engineering license would be an added advantage.

Reporting Relationships:

• The incumbent will report to a Managing Principal Engineer.
• This position has no direct reports.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.

Working Conditions and Schedule:

Work is primarily sedentary. Occasionally will be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, is required in such occasions.