Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Technology

Senior/Principal Structural Engineer, Technology, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards, is responsible for the activities related to assigned programs and projects. This position is expected to play a leading/key role in conducting applied research and development related to marine and offshore structures. Examples of technical areas include structural vibration assessment, nonlinear dynamic structural analysis, structural fatigue and fracture, and offshore renewable energy. In addition to leading or collaborating in developing or updating ABS rules as well as quality documents, this position is expected to support developing technical proposals and interfacing with government and industry funding agencies to present research ideas and team capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Identifies and proposes Technology programs and projects in the field of technical expertise to manage. Recommends priorities for projects within Technology.
• Plans for and budgets programs and projects as assigned by management.
• Serves as a leader or key member of technical project teams. Responsible for carrying out assigned duties to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ensures high-quality service delivery and maintains good relations with customers and coworkers.
• Stays actively informed concerning technical, business, and management developments affecting ABS and its customers and communicates this information promptly to management.
• Actively promotes the services and capabilities of ABS throughout the technical and business community.
• Writes and presents technical papers and reports concerning expertise and work performed.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and advice on areas of technical expertise to Technology and Engineering staff.
• Responsible for developing suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned. Provides expert advice in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
• Ensures that all ABS Quality System requirements regarding technical work within assigned areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
• Performs selected engineering reviews and analyses.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or other related disciplines; M.S. or Ph. D. is preferred.
• A strong background in marine and offshore structures.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society preferred.
• Required/Preferred Education Requirements
• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead project bidding and execution either independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to read engineering plans and understand shipbuilding practices and vessel Commands in English.
• Essential technical writing skills and experience of preparing formal reports and papers.
• Knowledge of department-related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and regulations and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and implement logical solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• 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 Manager or project leader and collaborates with other appropriate organizational elements on assigned tasks. This position does not have direct reports.

Working Conditions

Work will generally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites, or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. Occasionally may have to lift between 5‒15 pounds.