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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Rotational Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonRelocation to Spring, Texas (Greater Houston Area) by July 2026.
Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Materials Science) or maritime-related (Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture) field
  • Strong interest in exploring assignments within our Class Operations: Engineering, Technology, and Survey
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic, ever-changing environment
  • A self-starter mentality committed to learning new things and taking ownership
  • Ability to interface with customers, which requires strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Academic achievement as demonstrated by an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher (3.0 preferred)
  • Ability to multi-task without faltering on attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Prior internship experience in maritime or related industry strongly preferred
  • Current authorization to work in the U.S. or permanent resident
  • Ability to relocate to Spring, Texas (Greater Houston Area) for employment by July 2026
  • Knowledge of related technical disciplines required
  • Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including proficiency in programs such as Python and AutoCAD
  • The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems
  • Good command of the English language
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Less than one-year of professional industry experience
  • Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems
Responsibilities
  • Rotating through each of the core business sectors of ABS, the rotational engineer will spend up to four months each working in engineering, survey, and technology
  • Following the completion of each rotation, the engineer will be placed in a permanent role as either Engineer I or Surveyor I
  • Rotations will be in the United States
  • During the engineering rotation, the engineer will be supervised by an experienced engineer and will engage in cross-functional work assignments and action learning projects
  • The program provides evaluations at midpoint and completion of each rotation
  • The combination of cross-functional work assignments and action learning projects help to develop skills and capabilities needed to build career path toward leadership
Desired Qualifications
  • GPA 3.0 preferred
  • Prior internship experience in maritime or related industry strongly 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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