American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Senior Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • perform detailed engineering review of ship structural plans and stability analyses as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments
  • prepare first principal calculations or use computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity of the vessel
  • perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis
  • use finite element modeling techniques, primarily FEMAP for finite element model development and NASTRAN finite element solution
  • perform Seakeeping Analysis and Structural Dynamic Analysis using ABS DLA/SFA software
  • prepare technical reports and work with other engineers to find resolutions to problems
  • maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects to ABS standards
  • implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training
  • prepare calculations by hand or using computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity of the vessel

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.
  • 5 to 10 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software; experience in software related to stability, such as GHS, NAPA, or other equivalent software, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing stability analyses in accordance with relevant Rules and Regulations.
  • Exposed to Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).
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)
  • 401K plan with a generous company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisfinite element analysisclassical stress calculationsfatigue analysisfirst principal calculationsSeakeeping AnalysisStructural Dynamic Analysiscomputer-aided engineeringfinite element modelingstability analysis
Soft Skills
problem-solvingtechnical writingcollaborationattention to detailproject management
Certifications
B.S. degree in Civil EngineeringB.S. degree in Structural EngineeringB.S. degree in Naval ArchitectureB.S. degree in Ocean EngineeringM.S. degree in related disciplines