Engineer, Senior II, Technology- Structural

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of emerging technologies in the maritime and offshore industries?

ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment.

As a Structural Engineer, you will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development associated with Digital Twin, Structural Repairs utilizing Compound within marine and offshore applications.

What You Will Do:

• Maintains an active awareness of technical, business, and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate senior-level managers.
• Serves as an ABS representative to actively promote the services and capabilities of ABS throughout the business community.
• Initiate, plan, and execute the technology projects. Provides day-to-day leadership of the project team assigned.
• Assigns tasks to project team members and monitors the progress of all assigned projects.
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.
• Develops suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned. Advises assigned staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
• Directs the implementation and operation of the ABS Quality System concerning technical work in the assigned jurisdiction.
• Performs selected engineering support and analyses where necessary.
• Advises managers of short- and long-term manpower needs in order to ensure that qualified, trained technical staff are available as needs arise and identifies associated training needs.
• Develops or assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals, and bids; makes presentations of these materials to prospective clients when necessary.
• Ensures accurate billing to clients on time.
Ensures that all ABS Quality System requirements about technical work within the assigned technical area of responsibility are fulfilled.

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What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Minimum 6 years of ABS or direct, hands-on maritime-related industry or research experience.
• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an advanced degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• A strong background in marine or offshore structures.
• Hands-on experience in performing structural analysis using ABS engineering applications and commercial finite element analysis software.
• Ability to lead project bidding and execution, either independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to deliver complex messages in simple and understandable ways both verbally and in writing.
• Essential technical writing skills and experience in preparing formal reports and papers.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Manager or Director.

Notice: This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date of this position. Potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.