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 class requirement and practice, 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 curriculum from a University (B.S. or equivalent) or Professional or chartered engineer license. Majoring in marine and offshore engineering, ocean engineering, naval architecture, or equivalent is preferred. 5 years of relevant engineering experience in a classification society, shipyard, marine or offshore design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, CAD or engineering software company, software development or consulting company, or university.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Command of English language. Knowledge of applicable Class Rules and regulations for marine and offshore structures and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations. Knowledge of Common Structural Rules (CSR) is strongly preferred.  Knowledge of engineering analysis, specifically in structural analysis, prescriptive and finite element approach, and structural or machinery Rule-compliance assessment. Understanding 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.