Senior Marine Engineer & Project Lead

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO)

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Senior Engineer I to lead engineering staff and oversee a mix of major and smaller projects. The role requires applying extensive engineering knowledge, ensuring quality, and coordinating across functions to meet client needs.

The candidate should have a BS in Civil/Marine/Naval Architecture or related field, plus substantial experience, with licensing or ongoing professional credentials considered a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related; MS preferred.
• 5 years of related experience (new hires) for university grads; 10+ years for experienced engineers; or 2 years as Engineer II.
• Licenses: seagoing engineering or professional/chartered engineer license (nice to have).
• Knowledge of ABS Rules, Regulations, and related procedures; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff.
• Assigns projects to Engineers and monitors progress.
• Ensures delivery of high-quality service and maintains customer relations.
• Reviews work and provides guidance and training.
• Participates in development and changes of ABS Rules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication (English)

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BS in Civil/Marine/Naval Architecture/Ocean Engineering

MS preferred

Seagoing or chartered engineer license

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Senior Engineer I to lead engineering staff and oversee a mix of major and smaller projects. The role requires applying extensive engineering knowledge, ensuring quality, and coordinating across functions to meet client needs.

The candidate should have a BS in Civil/Marine/Naval Architecture or related field, plus substantial experience, with licensing or ongoing professional credentials considered a plus.