Engineering Intern (Winter 2025) - American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

ABS Interns are integrated into ABS business operations and will experience various aspects of engineering review, technical problem solving, and/or research and development. Interns will work with a designated advisor to learn and develop skills relating to ABS's core business functions while also assisting ABS with key deliverables. It is expected that interns will be assigned multiple projects for their respective departments throughout the course of their internship. Interns will work at the ABS corporate headquarters in Spring, TX.

What You Will Do:

• The primary function of an intern is to develop skills and knowledge of ABS core business functions including but not limited to:
  • Engineering Plan Review.
  • Technical Plan Review.
  • Research and Product Development.
  • Operational Safety and Evaluation.
  • Data Science and Digital Services
• Interns may provide engineering support in the form of design review and analysis assignments typically involving a major project or several smaller, less complex projects. Projects will vary in complexity and difficulty.
• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, interns may assist with a detailed engineering review of plans as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
• Communicate the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure that the needs of the clients will be met.
• May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
• May propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
• May assist in the development of business performance metrics including the development and implementation of an ongoing business performance monitoring program, and the periodic analysis of operating results to determine causes, trends, etc.
• May assist with the writing and presentation of technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed.
• May assist with Rule development projects as assigned.
• Interns may collaborate with the digital team and with other departments such as services, class, project management, commercial operations, etc.
• Intern may assist with data collection efforts for data quality improvement, in both existing and new data streams to support overall business goals.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 is required.
• Applicants must be working towards an engineering degree at an accredited school and have completed 50 semester hours towards that degree before the start of the internship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be available to work a full internship term (January - early March)
• Valid US Driver's License required.
• Satisfactory driving record strongly preferred.
• Basic engineering knowledge and proficiency in Excel and AutoCAD are preferred.
• Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a B or MS. degree in one of the following engineering disciplines:
  • Civil Structures
  • Electrical Systems
  • Ocean/Marine Engineering
  • Naval Architecture
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Additional Information:

Candidates selected for the Internship Program will be provided housing and a vehicle for the duration of their internship if not currently based in Houston-area.

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