Senior Electrical Engineer - Technology

ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment. 

As an Electrical Engineer you will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development activities associated with the electrification and hybridization of the marine and offshore industries. This can include leading industry projects in emerging technologies like Super capacitors, Flywheel technology, Lithium-ion battery, fuel cells, floating wind farm technologies, offshore charging stations, offshore substations, etc., developing Classification Society requirements, guidelines, and assessing the maturity of new technologies.

What You Will Do:

• Develop suggested Rule changes and/or Rule development projects as assigned. Advises staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations
• Assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals, and bids; make the presentation of these materials to prospective clients when necessary.
• Supports ABS’ technical community of electrical/automation & control engineers’ network during discussions of technical subject matter in the area of expertise.
• Writes and presents technical papers in the area of expertise and on the work developed.
• Participates in industrial societies and maintains activities and future developments in the area of expertise.
• Maintains an active awareness of technical, business, and management developments affecting the present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate senior-level managers.
• Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards, or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
• Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, e-mails, and other forms of communication.
• Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems in the area of technical expertise.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
• Communicate the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
• Works as a team member within the group but may work autonomously most of the time.
• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Five (5) years relevant engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines; M.S. is preferred.

Required/Preferred Education Requirements

• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of new technology energy storage systems, such as battery system type installations onboard vessels. Knowledge of AC and DC power generation and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of power system analysis such as short circuit calculation, protection coordination studies, power flow, harmonics analysis, arc flash analysis, etc.
• General understanding of existing and emerging technologies for energy storage (such as batteries, supercapacitors, flywheels, etc.) and power generation (such as fuel cells, dual-fuel engine- generator sets, etc.) for the production of electric power onboard vessels.
• General understanding of design, installation and tests of PV Solar and/ or Wind assisted power generation onboard vessels.
• General understating of design, installation, and tests of multiple electrical equipment deployed in marine and offshore applications (such as electric motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, switchgear, generator control, etc.).
• General understanding of dynamic positioning systems and their electrical and control requirements as per classification societies.
• Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent command of the English language.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software (such as SKM Power Tools etc.).
• Some knowledge of data analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to work well and instruct others.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a Manager, Staff Consultant, Principal Engineer, or project leader and collaborates with other appropriate organizational elements on assigned tasks. This position does not have direct reports.

Working Conditions

Work will generally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites, or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. Occasionally may have to lift between 5‒15 pounds.

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company’s verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees.  In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.