Engineer I

About the Role

ABS Government Engineering Services (GES) is seeking an Engineer I to support U.S. government agencies (US Navy, US Military Sealift Command (MSC), US Coast Guard, MARAD, NOAA, etc.) by performing classification and certification services for surface vessels. This role involves ship structure, stability, and load line reviews, requiring the competent application of engineering knowledge to complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform detailed engineering review of ship structural plans and stability analyses for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Prepare first principal calculations or use computer-aided engineering tools to predict vessel structural integrity.
• Perform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis.
• Utilize Finite Element Method (FEM), specifically FEMAP for model development and NASTRAN for analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and collaborate with engineers to resolve problems.
• Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned projects according to ABS standards.
• Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements after training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must have or be able to attain a security clearance.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Experience in software related to stability such as GHS, NAPA, or other equivalent software.
• Demonstrated experience in performing stability analyses in accordance with relevant Rules and Regulations.
• Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• An M.S. degree may be preferred.
• 0 to 5 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems (complex problem-solving skills).
• Good command of the English language (oral and written communication).
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.