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Principal Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Salary undisclosed

Knoxville, TN, United StatesFull-timeRemoteExpert

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Description

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 Group 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 additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies 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

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • parental leave
  • life insurance

About this role

At American Bureau of Shipping, a Principal Engineer in Knoxville would contribute to the organization's core mission of advancing safety and environmental stewardship in marine and offshore operations. Working remotely, you would engage with complex technical challenges across classification, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies—from autonomous systems to the global energy transition at sea. This role sits at a senior technical level, suggesting responsibility for shaping solutions and potentially guiding others through problems that affect how the maritime industry operates safely and efficiently.

The position calls for someone with substantial engineering expertise and the judgment to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape while supporting clients through significant technological shifts. Your work would likely span multiple technical domains within marine and offshore engineering, requiring both deep specialist knowledge and the ability to think strategically about how new capabilities and standards reshape industry practice. ABS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, life and disability insurance, parental leave, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a 401(k) with company match. This is a full-time, remote role based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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