Maritime Principal Engineer - AI, Robotics & Systems Lead

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Bergen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) seeks an Engineering Principal, Technology to lead complex design reviews and analyses for major projects. You will supervise engineering staff, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure delivery of high-quality results for critical assignments.

The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to develop proposals, manage resources, and maintain client relations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from University (A or B, and C) and a minimum of 15 years of related industry experience.
• For Hull background: B.S. in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related; an M.S. preferred. For Machinery background: B.S. in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains awareness of technical, business and management developments affecting customers and reports to senior managers.
• Serves as Account Manager to designated and potential customers, promoting ABS services and capabilities.
• Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff, assigns projects, monitors progress, and ensures high-quality delivery and good customer relations.
• Develops suggested Rule changes or Rule development projects and advises staff on Rule applications.
• Advises on short- and long-term manpower needs and identifies training requirements.
• Assesses performance and development potential of subordinates; assists in qualification statements and bids; presents materials to clients when needed.
• Ensures accurate billing to clients in a timely manner.

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) seeks an Engineering Principal, Technology to lead complex design reviews and analyses for major projects. You will supervise engineering staff, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure delivery of high-quality results for critical assignments.

The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to develop proposals, manage resources, and maintain client relations.