Engineer I, Senior Electrical

The Electrical and Automation Engineer will conduct engineering design reviews and analysis assignments related to ships / offshore unit Projects. Will normally plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis 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 Electrical engineering and automation field. Project work and assignments may be broad in nature, requiring ingenuity and cross-functional coordination. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, and will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform detailed engineering review of plans independently, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments. 

• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as resolving conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordinating activities among other disciplines.  

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

• Draft 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 team members to ensure the client's needs will be met.  

• Propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.  

• Propose new approaches to problems encountered and recommend changes in methods, procedures, or designs.  

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

• Work as a team member within the group and autonomously with minimal supervision.  

• Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training. 

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience
 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering or other related disciplines in Electrical Engineering or Marine Systems Engineering with specialization in electrical systems.

• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience working in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should have advanced practical industry-related experience.

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines and be familiar with Marine Electrical and automation system design and verification.

• Knowledge of Electrical system design of ships and offshore units (Electrical schematics, Load analysis, short circuit calculation, Fire/gas detection, interior communication, lighting system, etc.)

• Knowledge of Design and installation of LV and HV systems (e.g., Generators, Switchboards, electric motors, frequency drives, etc.)

• Knowledge of Installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

• Knowledge of Propulsion control, automation principles

• Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and the impact of Rule applications and interpretations.

• Knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO statutory requirements is desired.

• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.

• The soft skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally 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.

• Able to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

• Professional or chartered engineer license or master’s degree would be an added advantage. 
   

Reporting Relationships: 

• The incumbent will report to Managing Principal Engineer. 

• This position has no direct reports. 
   

Disclaimer Clause:

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

Working Conditions and Schedule:

Work is primarily sedentary. Occasionally will be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, is required in such occasions.

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