Summer 2026

Intern

American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

1,001-5,000 employees

Maritime classification society certifying vessels

No salary listed

Spring, TX, USA

In Person

On-site internship at ABS Corporate Headquarters, Spring, TX.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Science
Requirements
  • A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 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.
  • Must be available to work a full internship term (Summer: May-August).
  • Valid US Driver’s License required.
  • Satisfactory driving record strongly preferred.
  • Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil Structures, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Ocean/Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
  • Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.
Responsibilities
  • 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, and Data Science and Digital Services.
  • Provide engineering support in the form of design review and analysis assignments typically involving a major project or several smaller, less complex projects.
  • Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Satisfactory driving record strongly preferred.
  • Basic engineering knowledge and proficiency in Excel and AutoCAD are preferred.
American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a non-profit maritime classification society that sets and enforces standards for ships and offshore structures. It develops rules, conducts surveys, certifies, and classifies vessels to verify they meet safety and reliability requirements. It differentiates itself with a long global track record, broad rules for many vessel types and offshore assets, strong risk assessment, and international support networks. Its goal is to improve safety of life at sea and protect people, property, and the environment by helping owners design, build, and operate safer ships and offshore systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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