Engineer II, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HD)

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Life insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K with company match

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping in Virginia Beach seeks a Senior Engineer II to establish policies, supervise design reviews, and manage analysis assignments for major and multi-project work. This role requires applying advanced engineering knowledge across broad disciplines and coordinating across teams to ensure rigorous standards are met.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with ABS Rules, and support the health, safety, quality, and environmental programs while liaising with clients and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural/Naval/Ocean Eng or related disciplines; MS preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience or 3 years as Senior Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Remains knowledgeable of new methods and develops engineering processes.
• Devises new approaches to problems and recommends changes in procedures.
• Monitors quality, content, and timeliness of projects within the department.
• Applies extensive engineering knowledge across broad technical areas.
• Participates in development/changes of ABS Rules for marine structures.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Analytical reasoning

Cross-functional coordination

Rules interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Naval/Ocean Eng

MS preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Engineer II will establish policies, procedures, and standards and 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. Due to their complexity and difficulty, these projects 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.

Job Description

The Senior Engineer II will establish policies, procedures, and standards and 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. Due to their complexity and difficulty, these projects 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

• Remains knowledgeable of new scientific methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and recommends changes in engineering processes and programs as warranted by such developments.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered and recommends changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.
• Monitors the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects within the Department.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility.
• Participates in the development and/or changes of Rules related to specific marine structures. Advises staff in applying Rules and Regulations within the project groups.
• Performs engineering reviews and analyses when necessary. Reviews other engineers' work and provides appropriate guidance and training when necessary.
• Prepares written responses to clients for review by Principal Engineer and/or immediate superior.
• Maintains liaison with other engineering specialists, internally and externally.
• Distributes work within an assigned group of engineers to use an individual's capability efficiently and effectively.
• Monitors the performance, development potential, and training needs of engineers assigned. Keeps Principal Engineer and/or immediate superior informed of manpower needs. Identifies appropriate training programs for developing the potential of subordinates.
• Assist Principal Engineer and/or immediate superior in developing qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.
• Promotes ABS Quality System within an assigned group of engineers.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines; M.S. is preferred.
• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or three (3) years minimum as a Senior Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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
• 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 learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to a Senior or Manager level position or above.

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. #ogjs