Senior II Engineer, Technology - Maritime Electrification

About the role

The ABS Global Electrification Center in Singapore develops technology for maritime electrification, working with technology centers across the region and globally. It seeks a senior engineer with strong maritime industry experience to support R&D projects on vessel performance modeling and simulation for electrified and hybrid maritime assets. The role applies simulation tools and engineering judgment within a classification society environment, covering design assessment, technology evaluation, rule development and class-related services, with a focus on DC and AC/DC hybrid power architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Assess vessel performance, marine propulsion power architectures and onboard energy systems for ABS classification and advisory activities.
• Develop and apply simulation models to evaluate vessel performance across operating profiles, loading conditions and environmental scenarios.
• Analyze propulsion power demand, energy consumption, speed-power performance, vessel efficiency and system behavior for conventional, hybrid and electric vessels.
• Evaluate propulsion power architecture options, including generation, power conversion, energy storage, distribution, drives and controls.
• Review design submissions and technical claims against ABS Rules, Guides and international standards.
• Contribute to ABS Rules, Guides and internal methodologies on vessel performance, propulsion architecture and emerging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and work with shipowners, designers, shipyards, technology developers and research partners.

Required profile

• Master's or Ph.D. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Strong maritime industry experience and sound understanding of vessel operations, ship systems and marine design.
• Experience in vessel performance, propulsion or integrated marine system simulation.
• Knowledge of ship resistance, propulsion, powering and marine energy efficiency principles.
• Familiarity with classification rules, international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and technical writing skills.

Required skills

• Simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica, ETAP or PSCAD.
• Understanding of marine propulsion power architecture and the role of a classification society.
• Preferred: experience with a classification society, ship designer, shipyard or marine consultancy; hybrid-electric vessel power system design; DC or AC/DC hybrid power grids; technology qualification, decarbonization studies or rule development; validation of simulation models with sea trial or operational data.