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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

<div>ABS is seeking an experienced Maritime Technology Manager with a strong background in marine engineering, naval architecture, and offshore innovation. This role is focused on driving research and development in advanced maritime robotics, autonomous vessels, UAVs, and smart shipping technologies, not IT or internal systems management.
What You Will Do:
<ul><li>Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and recommend development of product / service development projects.
</li><li>Develop business cases for new projects based on collaboration / feedback and as directed for new projects.
</li><li>Establish partnerships with maritime research institutions, shipyards, and technology vendors to pursue joint development projects and government-funded research opportunities.
</li><li>Develop and execute R&amp;D projects focused on maritime robotics, underwater/surface UAV&rsquo;s, autonomous vessels, and smart shipping technologies
</li><li>Work with ABS senior management and peers and, where appropriate supervise direct reports, to achieve:
</li><li>Alignment of projects with corporate, business unit, Technology and product strategy.
</li><li>Development of business cases / project proposals / product strategy and marketing tools;
</li><li>Awareness and communication of competitor and business intelligence;
</li><li>Detailed planning of the technical scope and schedule of projects for development;
</li><li>Execution of technical development, the approval of deliverables and implementation of projects;
</li><li>Participation in Committee meetings for review and approval of projects;
</li><li>Monitoring projects for timely delivery within budget and to improve project development efficiency; and
</li><li>Development and coordination of corporate responses on key client issues as requested within domain expertise;
</li><li>Communicate the best use of new technologies, services and products to internal and external stakeholders.
</li><li>Enhance client-facing efforts through the communication of capabilities to ABS business development and engineering/survey staff, clients and external organizations.
</li><li>Evaluate any direct reports performance on project development and provide feedback to the Director/VP.
</li></ul>What You Will Need:
Education &amp; Experience
<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. Masters or PhD in appropriate pertinent discipline preferred.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
<ul><li>Practical experience and knowledge in classification, marine &amp; offshore industry / technologies and client relationships.
</li><li>Advanced knowledge and skills in use of MS Office applications and high level of familiarity with web based services. Ability to learn additional applications as required.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, manage and motivate personnel. Be able to assume a high level of individual responsibility.
</li><li>Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality &amp; Environmental Management System.
</li><li>10+ years of experience preferred
</li></ul>Reporting Relationships
 May report to a Director or Executive level position.</div>

Maritime Technology Manager

<div>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&rsquo;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:
<ul><li>The primary function of an intern is to develop skills and knowledge of ABS core business functions including but not limited to:
<ul><li>Engineering Plan Review.
</li><li>Technical Plan Review.
</li><li>Research and Product Development.
</li><li>Operational Safety and Evaluation.
</li><li>Data Science and Digital Services
</li></ul></li><li>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.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>May propose technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
</li><li>May propose new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>May assist with the writing and presentation of technical papers and reports concerning areas of expertise and work performed.
</li><li>May assist with Rule development projects as assigned.
</li><li>Interns may collaborate with the digital team and with other departments such as services, class, project management, commercial operations, etc.
</li><li>Intern may assist with data collection efforts for data quality improvement, in both existing and new data streams to support overall business goals.
</li></ul>What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
<ul><li>A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 is required.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul><li>Must be available to work a full internship term (January - end of February)
</li><li>Valid US Driver&rsquo;s License required.
</li><li>Satisfactory driving record strongly preferred.
</li><li>Basic engineering knowledge and proficiency in Excel and AutoCAD are preferred.
</li><li>Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a BS or MS. degree in one of the following engineering disciplines:
<ul><li>Ocean/Marine Engineering
</li><li>Naval Architecture
</li><li>Civil Structures
</li><li>Electrical Systems
</li></ul></li><li>Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.
</li></ul>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.</div>

Engineering Intern (Winter 2026)

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Maritime Technology Manager

Engineering Intern (Winter 2026)