Senior Engineer I/II

About the Role:
The Senior Engineer I is responsible for the activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project, or task. You will normally plan, conduct, and supervise engineering design reviews and analyses assignments involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular engineering or scientific field. Project work and assignments may be broad, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination.

What You Will Do:

• Provide day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned. Assign projects to Engineers and monitor the progress of all assigned projects. Ensure the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.
• Monitor the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility. Perform engineering reviews and analyses when necessary. Review other engineers' work and provide appropriate guidance and training when required.
• Participate in the development and changes of Rules. Advise assigned staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.
• Prepare written responses to clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain liaison with other engineering specialists internally and externally.
• Monitor the performance, development potential, and training needs of engineers assigned. Keep management informed of manpower needs.
• Develop or assist in the development of qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.

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. is preferred.
• Graduate from University and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

For those with Hull backgrounds:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Experience in Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
• Professional or chartered engineer license.
• At least ten (10) years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or two (2) years as an Engineer II.

For those with Machinery backgrounds:

• B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
• At least ten (10) years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society; or two (2) years as an Engineer II.
• Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced practical industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies and innovation trends, including AI, digitalization, robotics, and data analytics, with the ability to evaluate their technical feasibility, benefits, and applications.
• Experience leading or supporting technology development for smart solutions, including digital twins, automation technologies, and robotics initiatives, is an advantage.
• Human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent generally reports to a Principal Engineer but may report to others depending on the specifics of the assignment. This position does not have any direct reports.

Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity 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 non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

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. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee without a valid MSA on file will be considered the 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 of the incumbent. It is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.