Engineer II

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HD)

Dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking an Engineer II to perform engineering design reviews and analyses with minimal supervision. The role involves providing technical advice to field operations, resolving moderately complex design issues, and proposing improvements. You will draft reports, interact with clients, and ensure adherence to ABS Quality System requirements.

The position requires a B.S. (or higher) in Civil/Structural/Naval Architecture/Ocean Engineering or related fields, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering reviews of plans for compliance with ABS Rules and contractor commitments.
• Provide technical guidance to field operations and other technical offices.
• Address moderately complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, material standards, or cross-discipline coordination.
• Propose new approaches and recommend changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• Draft accurate reports and correspondence; communicate status to team and clients.
• Maintain ABS Quality System requirements relevant to responsibilities after training.

Job description

The Engineer II performs engineering design review and analysis assignments, usually involving a significant 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 science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
• Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication.
• Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
• Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

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

Masters / Ph.D. Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.

The following are requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from industry (either I or II) for Engineer II;

Education:

Hull backgrounds

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines
• Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).

Machinery backgrounds

• B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
• Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.

Experienced Engineer from Industry A or B:

Hull

• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
• Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or
• Professional or chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or
• Two (2) years as Engineer I.

Machinery

• Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
• Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
• Two (2) years as Engineer I.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
• Good command of the English language with the a bility to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• 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 reports to a senior level engineer or technical manager. 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.

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, 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, and paid vacation time.

• 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.