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Engineer I – GES Structures and Stability
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)Engineer reviewing ship structures, stability, and load lines for ABS, a global marine classification and safety-services leader. Supporting U.S.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ship structure, stability, and load line reviews, with a strong foundation in engineering design analysis and compliance with relevant regulations. Proficient in performing finite element analysis and stability calculations using industry-standard software.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Finite Element AnalysisStability Analysis SoftwareEngineering Design ReviewU.S. Government ComplianceTechnical Report Preparation
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Hard Skills
Finite Element MethodClassical Stress CalculationsComputer-Aided EngineeringPrincipal CalculationsEngineering Software Proficiency
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
FEMAPNASTRANGHSNAPA
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Ship StructureStability AnalysisClassification SocietyNaval ArchitectureMarine Engineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist with ship structure, stability, and load line reviews
- Perform engineering design review and analysis assignments for major or smaller projects
- Support U.S. government agencies, including the U.S. Navy, MSC, U.S. Coast Guard, MARAD, and NOAA, through classification and certification services for surface vessels
- Perform detailed engineering reviews of ship structural plans and stability analyses for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and contract commitments
- Prepare principal calculations, including hand calculations and computer-aided engineering analyses, to predict vessel structural integrity
- Perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis
- Develop finite element models using FEMAP and solve finite element analyses using NASTRAN
- Prepare technical reports and collaborate with other engineers to resolve problems
- Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned projects to ABS standards
- Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements after required training
- Report to a senior-level engineer or technical manager; no direct reports
Requirements
What you’ll need- U.S. Citizen
- Must have or be able to attain a security clearance
- B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related discipline
- 0 to 5 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or classification society
- Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software
- Experience with stability software such as GHS, NAPA, or equivalent required
- Demonstrated experience performing stability analyses in accordance with relevant rules and regulations
- Exposure to the Finite Element Method through coursework or supervised research
- Knowledge of related technical disciplines
- Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to complex problems
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to obtain working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems
- Candidate must qualify as a U.S. Person or obtain necessary export licenses/authorizations under U.S. export control laws
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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) with personal wellness and work-life services
- 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements