Senior Engineer – Electrical

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

. Plan, conduct, and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments for major or multiple smaller projects .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on marine and offshore industries, applying engineering principles and regulations to ensure high-quality project delivery and effective team leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. Degree In Electrical EngineeringMarine/Offshore Industry ExperienceKnowledge Of Marine/Offshore RegulationsProject Management And LeadershipProblem Solving And Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design ReviewsTechnical Quality MonitoringProject Progress MonitoringEngineering Principles ApplicationProposal DevelopmentClient Response PreparationRules And Regulations InterpretationEngineering AnalysisScheduling And PlanningGuidance And Training

Soft Skills

Human Relations SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadership And Motivation

Tools & Technologies

ABS Health, Safety, Quality, And Environmental Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Marine IndustryOffshore IndustryEngineering StandardsTechnical DisciplinesClient Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, conduct, and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments for major or multiple smaller projects
Provide day-to-day leadership to assigned Engineering staff
Assign projects to Engineers and monitor project progress
Ensure high-quality service delivery and positive customer relations
Devise approaches to engineering problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs
Monitor technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned projects
Apply engineering principles and practices across broad technical areas
Perform engineering reviews and analyses as needed
Review other engineers’ work and provide guidance and training
Participate in developing and changing Rules
Advise staff on applying Rules and Regulations
Prepare written client responses according to established procedures
Maintain liaison with internal and external engineering specialists
Develop or assist with qualification statements, proposals, bids, and presentation materials
Report generally to the Principal Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines
Minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the marine and/or offshore industries
Practical industry-related experience
Knowledge of related technical disciplines
Knowledge of marine/offshore Regulations and standards, and ability to apply and interpret requirements
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 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 ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems
Access to controlled information requires verification as a U.S. Person or receipt of necessary U.S. export licenses or authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability leave programs
Parental leave program
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with personal wellness and work-life services
401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements