Job Description

The Senior, Engineering Applications Engineer under established policies, procedures, and standards, this role is responsible for the activities related to assigned programs and projects. Will normally plan, develop, test, and supervise engineering applications development and support both internal and external clients, especially contributing to improving and innovating ABS engineering applications as part of the Digital Class framework. These activities by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of knowledge in engineering analysis, information technology, and digitalization, as well as creative, innovative, and forward-looking solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions to improve Engineering Applications.
• Serves as leader or member of Engineering Applications development or support team. Responsible for carrying out assigned duties on schedule and within budget.
• Services as a leader or member in coordination and collaboration efforts with Engineering, Technology, and IT as well as other Departments for Engineering Applications planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Maintains good relations with customers and coworkers and supports Engineering Application users.
• Responsible for the development of suggested Engineering Applications development projects as assigned. Provides expert advice as necessary in matters related to the application of technology, engineering, Rules, and Regulations.
• Collects user feedback and client needs, tracks industrial trends and technology development, and proposes new features, technologies, and solutions for continuous improvement of Engineering Applications.
• Ensures that all ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System requirements concerning technical work within assigned areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
• Performs selected engineering analyses.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Completion of an engineering or computer science curriculum from a University (B.S. or equivalent) or Professional or chartered engineer license.
• 5 years of relevant engineering and/or software development experience in a shipyard, marine or offshore design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, CAD or engineering software company, software development or consulting company, university, or a classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Command of English language.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis, specifically in structural analysis, finite element approach, and structural or machinery Rule-compliance assessment.
• Knowledge of applicable Class Rules and regulations for marine and offshore structures or machinery and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Understanding of software development and IT technologies. Engineering software development experience is preferred.
• The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• Interested in data, digital, system, software, and its analytics and development. Knowledge and experience in coding is preferred.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports, as assigned, to a Director, Manager, Staff Consultant, Principal Engineer, or project leader.
• Collaborates with other appropriate organizational elements on assigned tasks and other matters of mutual concern.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, 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, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs