Engineer, Managing Principal

Job Description

The Managing Principal Engineer (MPE) for Ship and Statutory Department is a strategic position for the ABS Rio de Janeiro Engineering Department. As ABS continues to expand its services and deliverables, this leadership role strengthens client engagement, enhances technical oversight, and streamlines departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the direction and oversight of a more senior Department Engineering Manager, directs and monitors project work within a technical area of a larger engineering department, and holds full responsibility for outcomes in that area.
• Leads in their area of specialization and assigns work according to priority.
• Acts as a technical resource and mentor to principal, senior and entry to mid-level engineers in the area of responsibility.
• Maintains day-to-day activities, including the quality, content, consistency and continuity of all technical work performed in an assigned technical unit or area.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the technical verification of tasks related to ship/statutory disciplines and training new engineers in these areas.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-range business plans and related annual operating and capital expense budgets.
• Maintains active awareness of business and management developments affecting present and potential customers.
• Maintains awareness of product and service capabilities of the business. Identifies improvement and developmental needs, takes action to capitalize on prospective market opportunities and makes recommendations for technology or technical tools and manpower skills necessary to implement new and improved products and services.
• Ensures that assigned engineering positions are adequately staffed with qualified and competent personnel capable of carrying out assigned technical projects in accordance with established policies, procedures and technical standards.
• Ensures that all ABS Quality System requirements are fulfilled with regard to project work within a technical unit or area.
• Monitors the delivery and quality of technical services to customer satisfaction.
• Prepares annual performance appraisals. Evaluates and communicates individual performance issues with staff under direct supervision, and recommends compensation adjustments and advancements to senior management.
• Identifies training needs and determines appropriate training programs for developing subordinate and engineering staff members.
• Plans and monitors ABS mandatory, required and other training needs of subordinate staff members.
• May serve as account manager on technical projects for designated customers and actively promotes the services of ABS to clients.
• May serve on technical or industry committees and may represent the company as a spokesperson at industry conferences or meetings.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering; an M.S. is preferred.
• Proficiency in English commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services; ability to communicate effectively with both laymen and experts.
• Technical background on designing and/or reviewing different types of ships.

For those with Hull backgrounds

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
• Exposure to the Finite Element Method (coursework or supervised research).

For those with Machinery backgrounds

• B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related disciplines; an M.S. is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Graduate from university with a minimum of 15 years of related industry experience.
• B.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering; an M.S. is preferred.
• Experience in the design and review of ship structures for offshore support vessels, tugs, pushers, and barges for rivers, intracoastal, and oceangoing services; familiarity with large merchant vessels is an asset.
• Proficiency in conducting intact and damage stability analyses for ships and offshore structures, including freeboard calculations, verification of loading manuals, and related documentation.

Knowledge of safety arrangements requirements for ships and offshore structures based on applicable International Conventions and Regulations for a broad range of ships and floating units, including Brazilian-flagged vessels, including but not limited to Stability, Load Line, Tonnage, SOLAS, MARPOL, IBWMC, MLC, NORMAMs, etc.

Reporting Relationships

The incumbent reports directly to a Senior Managing Principal Engineer or higher. Direct reports include engineering or technical staff and office support staff of the assigned technical unit or area.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency guides our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other safety, quality, and environmental services. We support the global energy transition at sea, remote and autonomous marine systems, and cutting-edge technical solutions.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics protected by law.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) signed by Human Resources. Any resume or application provided without a valid MSA will be considered the property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It reflects the principal job elements essential for fair compensation decisions.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Maritime Transportation

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