Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
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Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges in some of the world's most extreme environments? Join the ABS Harsh Environment Technology Center (HETC) as a Noise and Vibrations Engineer and make a tangible impact on the future of maritime safety and innovation.
In this role, you'll lead groundbreaking research on structural and machinery vibrations caused by ice interactions, underwater radiated noise, and airborne noise. Your expertise will help shape industry standards and ensure vessels can operate safely and efficiently in the harshest conditions.
What You Will Do:
As part of our dynamic team of Naval Architects and Ice Mechanics experts, you'll:

• Collaborate on cutting-edge research projects to advance marine noise and vibration analysis.
• Develop and implement methods for measuring and certifying vessels for underwater radiated noise (URN), airborne noise, and shipboard noise - including during icebreaking operations.
• Design and execute experiments, both in laboratory settings and at full scale.
• Contribute to the development of vibration load levels for icebreaker design and draft industry-leading guidance.
• Occasionally support ABS offices worldwide on similar projects.

You'll also have access to state-of-the-art research facilities through our partnership with Memorial University, including limited use of their laboratories
What You Will Need:
This is a full-time, on-site position based in St. John's, NL, Canada.
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree engineering (Mechanical, Naval Architectural, etc.) with experience in structural acoustic analysis.
• Eligibility for P.Eng or EIT with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Experience with acoustics, URN, structural-borne noise, and/or airborne noise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programming Languages: Familiarity with any language; preference for MATLAB.
• Tools: Experience with ANSYS and/or LS-DYNA
• Proven expertise in marine vibration analysis, with preference for ice-ship and/or ice-propeller-induced vibrations.
• Familiarity with marine industry operations.
• Basic knowledge of life in icy and cold environments (e.g., 3+ winters in Canada or similar locations).

It Would Be Nice If You Have:

• Master's degree or higher in marine structural vibrations including structural acoustic analysis.

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
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Other
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