Engineer I, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

ABS Bureau in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Engineer I to lead engineering staff and oversee projects, ensuring high-quality service and strong client relations. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination and applying broad engineering knowledge across complex tasks.

Required is a BS in Civil/Marine/Naval Architecture/Ocean Eng (MS preferred), with 5+ years of experience. Licensure is a plus and English communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Civil, Marine, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• Minimum five years of related experience for university graduates.
• Seagoing or chartered engineer license is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of ABS Rules and Regulations and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering staff on assigned projects and reviews.
• Assign projects and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain high-quality service and strong client relations.
• Develop and refine methods, procedures, or designs as needed.
• Ensure technical quality and consistency across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Education

B.S. Civil/Marine/Naval Architecture/Ocean Eng

Job description

Senior Engineer I

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. 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.
• 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 Civil, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred
• The following are new hire requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from the industry:
• Graduate from University and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• For those with Machinery backgroundsB.S. degree in Marine, Piping, Fire-Fighting or Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines
• At least ten (10) years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or two (2) years as an Engineer II.
• Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Should have advanced practical industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• 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 Managing Principal Engineer but may report to others depending on the specific of assignment. This position does not have any direct reports.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Disability leave programs
• Parental leave program
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services.
• ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

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.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

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.