Engineer, Senior and Above, Engineering Applications

American Bureau Of Shipping - Spring, TX

Full-time - Senior

Spring, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Engineering Applications Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, testing, and supervising engineering applications development and support for both internal and external clients. This role focuses on improving and innovating ABS engineering applications as part of the Digital Class framework, requiring a comprehensive application of engineering analysis, information technology, and digitalization to deliver creative and forward-looking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with stakeholders to gather design requirements.
• Develop roadmaps for modules and products.
• Carry out proof of concept (POC) studies and develop prototypes to test the fitness of different solutions.
• Work with development team to design and oversee the implementations.
• Identify opportunities and propose solutions to improve digital rules design.
• Serve 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.
• Collect user feedback and client needs, track industrial trends and technology development, and propose new features, technologies, and solutions for continuous improvement of Engineering Applications.

Requirements

• Completion of a mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline curriculum from a University (B.S. or equivalent) or Professional or chartered engineer license.
• Five (5) years of relevant engineering and/or software development experience in an engineering company.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced product development environment, where fast learning and exploration of new technologies is needed.
• Ability to use effective communication methods to hold effective discussions with both technical teams and business teams.
• Understanding of data science and natural language processing is preferred.
• Interested in data, digital, system, software, and its analytics and development. Knowledge and experience in coding in Python and C# 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.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of data science and natural language processing.
• Knowledge and experience in coding in Python and C#.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• Dental insurance
• 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)
• 401K plan with a generous company match