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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Engineer 1 – Senior - Technology

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Busan, South Korea
In Person
Software EngineeringDesktop Application Development

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Ship Engineering, Marine Engineering, or higher is required.
  • Ten years of relevant engineering experience in a shipyard, design or consulting office, shipping or oil company, university, or classification society is preferred.
  • Business-conversation proficiency in English is required.
  • Ability to read engineering plans and understand shipbuilding practices and vessel commands in English.
  • Knowledge of department-related technical disciplines.
  • Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations and the impact of rule applications and interpretations.
  • Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and peers.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and implement logical solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to schedule work assignments efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Responsibilities
  • Support internal and external clients with application planning, development, testing, and maintenance tasks, particularly within the Digital Class framework to improve and innovate ABS engineering applications.
  • Identify and propose Technology programs and projects within the area of technical expertise, and recommend project priorities.
  • Plan and budget assigned programs and projects.
  • Serve as a leader or member of technical project teams and carry out assigned duties to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain good relationships with customers and coworkers.
  • Stay informed about technical, business, and management developments affecting ABS and its customers, and promptly communicate relevant information to management.
  • Promote ABS services and capabilities throughout the technical and business community.
  • Write and present technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed.
  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership and advice to Technology and Engineering staff.
  • Ensure assigned technical work fulfills ABS Quality System requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve Engineering Applications and propose solutions, approaches, or changes to methods, procedures, or designs.
  • Support Engineering Application users and work with team members to identify and resolve issues using technical expertise.
  • Collect user feedback and client needs, track technologies and solutions for continuous improvement of Engineering Applications, identify industry trends, and propose technology development and new features.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in the C# programming language; candidates with non-C# backgrounds are also considered.

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

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Total Funding

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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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