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In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment.\nAs a Senior or above Marine/ Mechanical Engineer, you will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development associated with machinery and systems for offshore applications.\nWhat You Will Do:\nYou will lead and support Research and Development (R&D) initiatives focused on the evaluation, qualification, and advancement of emerging technologies for offshore and marine applications. Key responsibilities include assessing novel concepts, technologies, and system designs; conducting New Technology Qualification (NTQ) activities; and supporting Approval in Principle (AIP) assessments.\nYou will work closely with the Contracted Research and Development (CRAD) team to identify strategic research opportunities, develop grant applications and technical research proposals, and support the delivery of funded projects. The role will also provide technical expertise to internal teams and cross-functional initiatives, contribute to client and industry engagements, and represent the organization at technical conferences, seminars, workshops, and other relevant industry forums.\nWhat You Will Need:\nEducation and Experience\n Five (5) to seven (7) years relevant engineering experience in the energy industry, shipyard, design/consulting company, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society.\nMinimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ marine/ environmental engineering or other related discipline; M.S. is preferred.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nKnowledge of offshore facilities, with emphasis on drilling and production platform design, operations, and mechanical equipment and systems - including process, compression, pipeline, riser, injection, and marine piping systems (fresh water, seawater, lubrication oil, fuel oil, compressed air, hydraulic, and cryogenic piping).\n\nKnowledge also includes offshore hydrogen and ammonia production systems, electrolyzers, water treatment, storage, venting, and safety systems.\n\nKnowledge of general mechanical systems\nAwareness of emerging technologies and trends in the marine industry including emerging engines, fuels, power generation.\nStrong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent command of the English language.\nDemonstrated ability to work well with others.\n\nDue to the scope of work, you'll need to be:\nUS Citizen or Green Card Holder\n\nWorking Conditions:\nWork is primarily sedentary. Occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.\nReporting Relationships:\nReports, assigned, to an MPE, SMPE, Manager or Director.\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":4108,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","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":85,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.849,"p_room":1,"age_days":13,"expected_fill_days":43,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vessel-inc-offshoremechanical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vessel-inc-offshoremechanical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T04:07:01Z","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":4181,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":819,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}