Engineer I/II

About the Role / About the Job
The Engineer I/II (Maritime Technology) performs engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller, less complex projects with a technology and innovation focus. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. The incumbent will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures through broader and more technically challenging work assignments.

What You Will Do:

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of plans for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Addresses conventional engineering practices and moderately complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports and responses to client letters, faxes, and other communication forms for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate team members to ensure client needs are met.
• Proposes technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Suggests new approaches to problems encountered and recommends changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• May work directly with clients to identify and resolve technical problems.
• Works as a team member within the group and may work autonomously, once trained, with minimal supervision.
• Implements and maintains Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. may be preferred.

• New hire requirements for university graduates or experienced engineers (either I or II):

  For Graduates:
  A. Hull:

  • B.S. degree in relevant engineering discipline; an M.S. may be preferred.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
  • Exposure to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).

  B. Machinery:

  • B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.

  For Experienced Engineers from Industry:
  A. Hull:

  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
  • Exposure to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).
  • Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a relevant field, or
  • Professional or chartered engineer license and four (4) years or more of related engineering experience.

  B. Machinery:

  • Seven (7) years or more of related engineering experience in a relevant field, or
  • Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and four (4) years or more of related engineering experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems demonstrating complex problem-solving skills.
• Background knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, digitalization, robotics, and data analytics, with an interest in their applications in the maritime industry.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, automation technologies, and robotics systems is considered an advantage.
• Good command of the English language with ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

• The incumbent will report to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position has no direct reports.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under the law.

Notice
The organization will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Resumes or other forms of candidate submissions provided without a valid MSA will be considered property of the organization, and no fee will be paid.

Other
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It reflects the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.