Naval Architecture Engineer I: Ship Structures & Stability

ABS Group; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

ABS Group 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. You will verify compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments under supervision of senior engineers.

The role involves developing analysis models using first principles and CAE tools, performing stress and stability calculations, and preparing reports for review.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Naval Architecture or related field required.
• M.S. degree may be preferred.
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering reviews and analyses for ship structures, stability, load line, and hull strength; ensure compliance with rules and contracts.
• Develop analysis models and calculations using first principles and CAE tools to predict structural integrity and stability.
• Perform classical stress, finite element, fatigue, and stability analyses as assigned.
• Use FEMAP and NASTRAN for model development and analysis; apply stability tools like GHS or NAPA where applicable.
• Prepare accurate reports, calculations, and responses for review by senior engineers or managers.
• Assist in resolving technical problems with limited information or tight deadlines.
• Communicate status of assigned work to team members to support timely delivery.

Skills

Stability analysis

Finite element analysis

English communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. degree in Naval Architecture

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

GHS

NAPA

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Hec-Salv

Job description

ABS Group 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. You will verify compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments under supervision of senior engineers.

The role involves developing analysis models using first principles and CAE tools, performing stress and stability calculations, and preparing reports for review.