Junior Naval Architect - Structural Analysis & Vessel Stability

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking an Engineer I to support modeling, review, and analysis of vessel structures, stability, load lines, and hull strength. You will help verify compliance with ABS Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.

The role involves developing models, performing finite element and stability analyses, and preparing technical reports under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to emergency response activities as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. degree may be preferred.
• 0 to 5 years of related engineering experience, or relevant coursework or research, in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, offshore industry, government support environment, or classification society.
• Experience or exposure to vessel stability calculations and ship and/or offshore floating structures preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software required.
• Experience with software related to stability and engineering analysis such as GHS, NAPA, Hecsalv, FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent software preferred.
• Exposure to Finite Element Method through coursework, supervised research, or practical application preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, perform detailed engineering reviews and analyses related to ship structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Develop analysis models and prepare calculations using first principles and computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity and stability of vessels and offshore floating structures.
• Perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and stability analyses, as assigned.
• Use finite element modeling techniques, primarily FEMAP for finite element model development and NASTRAN finite element solution, as well as stability software such as GHS, NAPA, or equivalent tools.
• Prepare technically accurate and timely reports, calculations, and responses for review by experienced engineers or managers.
• Assist in resolving technical problems that may involve limited information, conflicting requirements, or time constraints.
• Communicate the status of assigned work to appropriate team members to support quality and timely delivery of services.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers to identify and resolve technical issues.
• May support emergency response activities, including routine drills, rotating standby assignments, and response to client service requests, as required.
• Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned work in accordance with ABS standards.
• Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

Skills

Problem solving

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related field

MS degree preferred

Tools

GHS

NAPA

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Hecsalv

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking an Engineer I to support modeling, review, and analysis of vessel structures, stability, load lines, and hull strength. You will help verify compliance with ABS Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.

The role involves developing models, performing finite element and stability analyses, and preparing technical reports under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to emergency response activities as needed.