Senior Technology Engineer & Systems Lead

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Technology in New Jersey to lead engineering design reviews for complex projects and to serve as an account manager, driving technical solutions for customers. You will mentor staff, oversee project delivery, and contribute to rule development and strategic capability expansion.

The role requires extensive experience in marine engineering, leadership and strong communication skills, with a focus on AI, robotics, sensors, VR/MR

Qualifications

• Graduate from University (A or B, and C) and a minimum of 15 years of related industry experience.
• For those with Hull backgrounds: B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• For those with Machinery backgrounds: B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• For those with either Hull or Machinery background: Preference for graduates from a marine-industry recognized college or university; Good command of English language.
• II. Experienced Engineer from Industry (A or B) Hull: Professional or chartered engineer license; Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or a minimum of three (3) years an ABS Senior Engineer II.
• Machinery: Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or a minimum of three (3) years an ABS Senior Engineer II. Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.
• Extensive previous experience in the aforementioned tasks.
• Skilled in developing computer solutions for one of the following: Engineering; HRIS; Financial; CAD.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active awareness of technical, business and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate senior level managers.
• Serves as Account Manager to designated and potential customers and actively promotes the services and capabilities of ABS throughout the business community.
• Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned. Assigns projects to Engineers/Senior Engineers and monitors the progress of all assigned projects. Ensures the delivery of high quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.
• Develops suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned. Advises assigned staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
• Advises managers of short- and long-term manpower needs in order to insure that qualified, trained technical staff are available as needs arise and identifies associated training needs.
• Appraises the performance and development potential of subordinates.
• Develops or assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals and bids; makes presentation of these materials to prospective clients when necessary.
• Ensures accurate billing to clients in a timely manner.

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Technology in New Jersey to lead engineering design reviews for complex projects and to serve as an account manager, driving technical solutions for customers. You will mentor staff, oversee project delivery, and contribute to rule development and strategic capability expansion.

The role requires extensive experience in marine engineering, leadership and strong communication skills, with a focus on AI, robotics, sensors, VR/MR