Engineer II

The Engineer II performs engineering design review and analysis assignments, usually involving a significant project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the Engineer II 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 for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Performs work that 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 around 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 most of the time autonomously.
• 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 / Ph.D. 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).
• Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Professional or chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Two (2) years as Engineer I.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Good command of the English language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

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.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services.

About Our Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Disability leave programs
• Parental leave program
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services.
• 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent.