25/02/2026

Hull Engineer II

Job Responsibilities

  • With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
  • 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, faxes, and other forms of communication.
  • Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise.
  • Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
  • Communicates 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 most of the time autonomously.
  • Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

 

Skills

Education and Experience
 

  • B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines. Masters / Ph.D. Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position
  • The following are requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from industry (either I or II) for Engineer II;
  • Education:
  • Hull backgrounds
  • B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines
  • Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
  • Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
  • Machinery backgrounds
  • B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
  • Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.
  • Experienced Engineer from Industry A or B:
  • Hull
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
  • Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
  • Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
  • Professional or chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
  • Two (2) years as Engineer I.
  • Machinery
  • Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
  • Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
  • Two (2) years as Engineer I.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
  • Good command of the English language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license.

Job location

Ottawa,Canada

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