Sustainability Engineer I/II

Job Description

The Engineer II, Sustainability will be responsible for supporting the activities of the Global Sustainability team related to GHG emissions from marine and offshore vessels/assets as well as activities associated with other sustainability-related projects. These include but are not limited to benchmarking, statistical analysis, and sustainability reporting.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain a solid understanding of emerging regulatory framework related to GHG emissions and waste streams.
• Support the department's different projects, services, and other activities.
• Interact with clients to perform services offered by the Global Sustainability team and identify/resolve problems with technical expertise.
• Establish and manage client projects.
• May update and inform the Global Sustainability team on regulatory changes and their impact on ABS business.
• May conduct seminars and workshops related to the environmental performance of marine vessels and offshore units.
• Support the associated service delivery across all geographic locations of Sustainability (Houston, Athens, Copenhagen, Singapore).
• May contribute to authoring ABS publications and thought leadership documents.
• Maintain awareness of the overall ABS service portfolio and promote services/products when appropriate.
• May attend industry events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
• May identify opportunities for marketing campaigns within the area of responsibility that will lead to increased sales.
• Submit reports as needed and ensure data is accurately entered and managed within the company's CRM.
• Works as a team member within the group, but may work autonomously most of the time.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Requires a BSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on environmental performance.
• MSc degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of four (4) years of related engineering experience in a recognized research university, research institute, shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
• Previous experience in business development or sales in a technical and diverse product environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with either marine or offshore applications.
• Knowledge of GHG regulations, impacts, and technology transition.
• Experience with programming and advanced use of MS Office.
• Must be capable of presenting and working with clients.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written), enabling effective communication at multiple levels.
• Strong commitment to ethical business practices, in full accordance with relevant corporate policies.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position.

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. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity:

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant 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 that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.