Participate in the development and revision of Rules related to marine and vessel structure and advise team members on Rule application and interpretation.
Prepare technically accurate and timely written responses to clients in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain liaison with other engineering specialists internally and externally.
Prepare accurate billing to clients.
Work collaboratively within the team while performing assignments independently for most of the time.
Communicate workload status to the appropriate team members to ensure client needs and project commitments are met.
Implement and maintain ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems requirements within the assigned area of responsibility.
Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or another related discipline. An M.S. degree is preferred.
Minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, or classification society, or shipping/oil company.
Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
Practical experience with the finite element method applied to vessel structures.
Solid knowledge of classification society Rules, including ABS Rules or equivalent, and their application to vessel hull structures.
Proven experience in vessel structural design, scantling development, structural calculation, and/or classification plan review.
Good command of English, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced practical industry experience and knowledge of related technical disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to apply classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to complex structural engineering problems.
Ability to work effectively with others while managing assignments autonomously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems.
It Would Be Nice If You Had
Professional or chartered engineering license, such as CREA registration or an international equivalent.
M.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience with direct strength assessment, hull girder strength, buckling, fatigue, or structural details for marine vessels.
Experience designing or reviewing structural plans for commercial vessels, offshore units, or specialized marine assets.
Prior experience in a classification society environment.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have direct reports.
