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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Engineering Intern

Summer 2027
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonInterns work at the ABS corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas.
Engineering Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be available to work the full internship term from May through August.
  • A valid U.S. driver's license is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.
  • Candidates must have basic engineering knowledge.
  • Candidates must be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Ocean/Marine, Electrical, or Naval Architecture engineering.
  • Candidates need to be familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in active on-the-job training.
  • Enhance scholastic knowledge through exposure to high-level research.
  • Work on challenging projects.
  • Participate in meaningful connections with fellow cohort members.
  • Build relationships and network with senior professionals.
  • Receive professional training and development in engineering.
  • Provide engineering support through design review and analysis assignments, typically involving a major project or several smaller, less complex projects.
  • Assist with detailed engineering review of assigned plans for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments, under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
  • Communicate the status of the current workload to appropriate team members to ensure client needs are met.
  • Propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
  • Propose new approaches to encountered problems and recommend changes to methods, procedures, or designs.
  • Assist in developing business performance metrics and implementing an ongoing business performance monitoring program, and periodically analyze operating results to determine causes and trends.
  • Assist with writing and presenting technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed.
  • Assist with assigned Rule development projects.
  • Collaborate with digital teams and other departments, including services, class, project management, and commercial operations.
  • Assist with data collection efforts for data quality improvement in existing and new data streams to support overall business goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Excel is preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
  • ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
  • ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
  • ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
  • One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.

What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique

  • ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
  • ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
  • ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.

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