{"id":1367274,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vessel-inc-engineer-i-2","title":"Engineer I","company":{"id":1795628,"name":"Vessel Inc","domain":"eagle.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/eagle-org","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":104000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1752},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-21T20:27:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T09:01:13Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":38,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":38},"description":"ABS is seeking an Engineer I to assist with the modeling, review, and analysis of vessel structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for ships and offshore floating structures, and to verify compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.\nThis position will work under the supervision of experienced engineers or an engineering manager and will support a range of engineering assignments of varying scope and complexity. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the ideal candidate will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.\nDepending on business needs, the Engineer I may also support time-sensitive damage assessment activities, routine emergency response drills, and technical service requests related to vessel incidents.\nWhat You Will Do:\nUnder the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, perform detailed engineering reviews and analyses related to ship structures, stability, load line, and hull strength for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.\nDevelop analysis models and prepare calculations using first principles and computer-aided engineering tools to predict the structural integrity and stability of vessels and offshore floating structures.\nPerform classical stress calculations, finite element stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and stability analyses, as assigned.\nUse finite element modeling techniques, primarily FEMAP for finite element model development and NASTRAN finite element solution, as well as stability software such as GHS, NAPA, or equivalent tools.\nPrepare technically accurate and timely reports, calculations, and responses for review by experienced engineers or managers.\nAssist in resolving technical problems that may involve limited information, conflicting requirements, or time constraints.\nCommunicate the status of assigned work to appropriate team members to support quality and timely delivery of services.\nWork collaboratively with other engineers to identify and resolve technical issues.\nMay support emergency response activities, including routine drills, rotating standby assignments, and response to client service requests, as required.\nMaintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of assigned work in accordance with ABS standards.\nImplement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.\nImplements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.\nWhat You Will Need:\nEducation and Experience\nB.S. degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines; an M.S. degree may be preferred.\n0 to 5 years of related engineering experience, or relevant coursework or research, in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, offshore industry, government support environment, or classification society.\nExperience or exposure to vessel stability calculations and ship and/or offshore floating structures preferred.\nDemonstrated computer literacy in engineering software required.\nExperience with software related to stability and engineering analysis such as GHS, NAPA, Hecsalv, FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent software preferred.\nExposure to Finite Element Method through coursework, supervised research, or practical application preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nKnowledge of related technical disciplines required.\nThe ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).\nGood command of the English language.\nAbility to communicate orally and in writing.\nAbility to work well with others and perform effectively within schedule constraints.\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team, once trained.\nFamiliarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (applicable to ABS internal candidates only).\nAbility to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.\nIt Would Be Nice If You Had\nProfessional or chartered engineer license.\nExperience supporting time-sensitive engineering assessments or emergency response activities.\nReporting Relationships:\nThe incumbent will report to a senior-level engineer or a technical manager. This position has no direct reports.\nNotice:\nThis 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5549,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Energy & Utilities","Professional Services"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T02:48:35Z"}],"liveness":{"score":24,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.53,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":37,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:2","win:tail","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vessel-inc-engineer-i-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vessel-inc-engineer-i-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T04:50:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4659,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":341,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}