Junior Naval Architect: Vessel Structures & Stability

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking an Engineer I to assist with modeling, review, and analysis of vessel structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for ships and offshore floating structures. The role involves applying first principles and tools to predict structural integrity and ensure compliance with ABS Rules and contract commitments.

The position is supervised by experienced engineers or a manager and offers opportunities to expand expertise across stability, finite

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in naval architecture or related engineering discipline; MS preferred.
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience or coursework in ship/ offshore fields.
• Experience with stability calculations and vessel analyses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reviews and analyses of ship structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for compliance with ABS rules and contract commitments.
• Develop analysis models and calculations using first principles and CAE tools to predict structural integrity and stability of vessels and offshore structures.
• Execute classical and FEM stress analyses and fatigue assessments; use FEMAP, NASTRAN, and other stability software as needed.
• Prepare technical reports and responses for review by senior engineers or managers.
• Communicate status of work and collaborate with team to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Ship structures

Stability analysis

Finite element analysis

GHS/NASTRAN/NAPA

Engineering reports

Education

BS in Naval Architecture

MS preferred

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

GHS

NAPA

Hec-salv

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking an Engineer I to assist with modeling, review, and analysis of vessel structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for ships and offshore floating structures. The role involves applying first principles and tools to predict structural integrity and ensure compliance with ABS Rules and contract commitments.

The position is supervised by experienced engineers or a manager and offers opportunities to expand expertise across stability, finite