Engineer I - Machinery

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Education and Experience B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana

    Description

    The Engineer I designs, reviews, and analyzes 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, and will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.

    What You Will Do:
    • Performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
    • Proposes technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
    • Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as resolving conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordinating 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.
    • Works directly 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's status to all appropriate team members to ensure the clients' needs will be met.
    • 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, Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred
    • Graduate from University and a minimum of five (5) years of related industry experience.
    • Preference for graduates from a marine-industry-recognized college or university.
    • Experience in international business and technical processes, as well as international requirements and problem resolution, is necessary.
    • International experience or knowledge of international business and related technical processes, requirements, and problem-solving skills.

    For those with Machinery backgrounds:
    • B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
    • Familiarity with mechanical equipment and machinery systems, including their design principles and operation.
    • Exposure to alternative fuels through coursework or academic projects preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
    • The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems.
    • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
    • Ability to work well with others.
    • Able 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.
    • Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.

    Reporting Relationships:

    The incumbent will report to a senior level Engineer or Technical Manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

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