Ship Structural Engineer I: Stability & Analysis (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping in Houston, TX, is seeking an Engineer I to support GES with ship structure, stability and load line reviews. You will assist in design reviews, use CAE tools, and contribute to compliance with ABS Rules and government contracts.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, 0–5 years of experience, exposure to FEM and stability software such as GHS or NAPA, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience in shipyards, design offices, or classification contexts.
• Experience with stability software such as GHS, NAPA, or equivalents.
• Experience in stability analyses per relevant Rules and Regulations.
• Exposure to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform detailed engineering review of ship structural plans and stability analyses for compliance with Rules, Regulations and contracts.
• Prepare first principle calculations or use computer aided engineering tools to predict structural integrity.
• Perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis.
• Use FEMAP for model development and NASTRAN solution.
• Prepare technical reports and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.
• Maintain quality, consistency and timeliness per ABS standards.
• Implement ABS Quality System requirements after training.

Skills

Stability analysis

GHS

NAPA

FEMAP

NASTRAN

English proficiency

Education

B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Eng or related

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

GHS

NAPA

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping in Houston, TX, is seeking an Engineer I to support GES with ship structure, stability and load line reviews. You will assist in design reviews, use CAE tools, and contribute to compliance with ABS Rules and government contracts.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, 0–5 years of experience, exposure to FEM and stability software such as GHS or NAPA, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.