Senior Proposal Engineer
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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The Senior Proposal Engineer performs proposal and related project management functions as required by Commercial Operations and at the request of Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners. Mentor and help train Proposal Engineers.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain proposal/project generation process with minimal supervision.
• Draft, edit and finalize proposals, with interaction of Business Development and Opportunity Owners, such as Market Sector Leads and/or Account Managers.
• Ensure that bid information is received in a timely manner to allow for development, review, and approval of the formal proposal.
• Develop and improve style and format of proposals to ensure winning bids and train other Proposal Engineers on the same.
• Ensure that proposals are prepared within appropriate deadlines, as required.
• Provide on-going communication with departmental individuals regarding proposal/project status.
• Coordinate proposal status with Business Development and Opportunity.
• Provide data analysis queries utilizing ABS' available software platforms and provide output report(s) as necessary.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Marine, Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines; preference for graduates from a marine-industry recognized college or university.
• The following are new hire requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from industry:
• Graduate from University with a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in appropriate technical discipline is preferred, should have at least five (5) years previous related marine and / or offshore energy industry experience.
• B.S. degree in Marine, Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines;
• Preference for graduates from a marine-industry recognized college or university
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering and financial analysis software.
• Good command of English language.
• As an alternative, an Experienced Engineer from Industry with the following credentials:
• Graduate from University as noted above.
• Professional or chartered engineer license or seagoing engineer license.
• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of a mix of related engineering and business development experience in a business development role, shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good decision making and organization skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent telephone/communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with several proposals simultaneously.
• Exhibit teamwork.
• Concerning the accuracy of work performed.
• Flexible in achieving duties.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position. This position does not have any direct reports.

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.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

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.

Notice

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

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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