Performs engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures.

What You Will Do:

With minimal or no supervision performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations and contract commitments.  Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.  Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.  Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or designs.  Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes and other forms of communication.  Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.  Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.  Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.  Works as a team member within the group, but may work autonomously most of the time.  Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines  Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position. Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.  Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).

 

Experienced Engineer from Industry: Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.  Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).  Two (2) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or.  Professional or chartered engineer license and two (2) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or   Two (2) years as Engineer I.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices and procedures.  Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.  The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem solving skills).  Good command of the English language.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing.  Ability to work well with others.  A working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only) Experience in design and verification of production and drilling/completion riser systems including SCRs, top tension risers, and flexible risers etc. Familiarity with design, analysis and verification of subsea pipeline/umbilical and subsea cables is preferred. Experience in standard riser analysis software including Orcaflex, Flexcom, Shear7, or equivalent software tools. Experience in hydrodynamic/global performance analysis and mooring analysis is preferred, and candidate should be familiar with hydrodynamic analysis software like AQWA or WAMIT, etc. Experience in structural analysis and finite element software like ANSYS or ABAQUS is preferred.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a senior level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates