Engineer I Electrical

The Engineer will conduct engineering design reviews and analysis assignments related to ships / offshore unit Projectsinvolving 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. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments and willdevelop a thorough understanding of policies methods and procedures.

What You Will Do:

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

• Performs 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.

• 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 faxes and other forms of communication.

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

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

• Prepare accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.

• Communicates the status of the current workloads status to all appropriate team members to ensure the clients needs will be met.

• Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
  

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors 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.

• Minimum of three (3) years of related industry experience or working in a shipyard design/consulting office shipping/oil company or a classification society.
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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 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 would be an added advantage.
  

Reporting Relationships:

• The incumbent will report to Managing Principal Engineer.

• This position does not have any direct reports.
  

DisclaimerClause:

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.