Engineer I - Shipbuilding and Classification

About the role

The Engineer I performs engineering design review and analysis assignments, typically on a major project or several smaller ones, applying conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Work is carried out under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, and the incumbent develops a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures through broader and more technically challenging assignments.

Key responsibilities

• Detailed engineering review of plans for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations and contract commitments
• Work involving conventional engineering practice, including resolving conflicting design requirements, material standards and coordination between disciplines
• Drafting accurate reports and responses to client communications for review by an experienced engineer
• Preparing weekly reports and billing, and keeping the team informed of workload status
• Proposing technical advice, new approaches and changes to methods, procedures or designs, and working directly with clients where needed
• Implementing and maintaining ABS Quality System requirements after completing the required training

Required profile

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or a related discipline; an M.S. may be preferred
• New hires: seven years or fewer of hull background or experience, or seven years or fewer of machinery background or experience
• Experienced engineers: seven years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company or classification society, or a professional/chartered engineer license with four years or more of experience
• Machinery engineers: seven years or more of related experience, or a seagoing engineering license with four years or more of experience
• Good command of English and ability to communicate orally and in writing

Required skills

• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software
• Exposure to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research)
• Ability to identify, analyse and propose solutions to complex problems
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems