Engineer, Senior II – Electrical and Automation Engineer

ABS Government Engineering Services (GES) is looking for a Senior Engineer II to assist with ship Electrical and Automation system drawing reviews The person will conduct engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects for US Government Navy, MARAD projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or scientific field.   Project work and assignments may be broad in nature requiring ingenuity and cross functional coordination.

Individual will support U.S. government agencies (US Navy, US Military Sealift Command (MSC), US Coast Guard, MARAD, NOAA, etc.) by performing various classification and certification services for surface vessels. 

Individual will need to be U.S. Citizen. Must have or be able to attain a security clearance. 

The successful candidate will work in person at ABS Office in Spring, Texas. This position will be a Hybrid role in Spring, Texas (Remote Monday and Friday, in Office Tuesday - Thursday). 

What You Will Do:

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of plans assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments. 

• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.  

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility.

• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to client letters, and other forms of communication for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.  

• Prepare accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.  

• Communicate the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.  

• Liaise with flag administration for technical interpretations, equivalencies, or exemptions.

• May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.  

• May propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.  

• May work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in technical expertise.  

• Works as a team member within the group.  May work autonomously, once trained, with minimal supervision.  

• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training. 

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred. 
• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of experience working in relevant military or government vessel experience and be familiar with Ship Electrical and automation systems. 

• Engineering experience in a shipyard, NASEA, USCG, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society is preferred.

• Applicant must be a US Citizen with the ability to successfully obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should have advanced practical industry related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines including military or government vessel experience and be familiar with Marine Electrical and automation system design and verification.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Knowledge of USCG requirements and familiarity with SOLAS and MARPOL are desired.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.

• Candidate must possess excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. A client service mindset is required. 

• Candidate must possess the ability to multi-task, and work well in a team environment, but also have the focus and discipline to work independently. 

• Candidate should have a meticulous and detail-oriented demeanor with a desire to work in a design review capacity.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.

• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex or unique engineering problems.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• A working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only).

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to a Senior or Manager level position or above.

Working Conditions

Work will normally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Occasionally may be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company’s verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees.  In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.