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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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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