Digital Engineering Rotational Aspire
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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Imagine yourself working for a company where innovation, teamwork, and customer service comprise the core of that organization-a place where talented people from over 60 countries work together to set standards of excellence in the maritime world. Sound exciting? Then ABS is the right place for you!

ABS currently has openings for its full-time Aspire Rotational Digital Engineer Program, which launches July 2025. This program offers recent university graduates the opportunity to accelerate their career growth through a structured framework that combines challenging work rotations with technical and professional training for a period of up to 12 months. The goal of the rotational program is to develop our next generation of ABS professionals.

The rotational program provides both on-the-job experience and classroom development.

What You Will Do:

The rotational program provides valuable opportunities to become immersed in at least three aspects of our business:

• Digital Engineering (required)
• Digital Solutions (required)
• Technology
• Information Management Systems
• CyberSafety/ Cybersecurity

The combination of cross-functional work assignments and action learning projects help to develop the skills and capabilities needed to build your career path toward leadership. Program participants will receive feedback during the program in the form of evaluations at the midpoint and completion of each rotation. Rotations will be in the United States.

What You Will Need:

The rotational program is highly selective, and space is limited. To be considered, at a minimum, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or relevant field
• Strong interest in exploring career path as a data scientist, a developer, a business systems analyst, or similar role.
• Prior internship experience in digital product management, data science, or web development strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Python, Microsoft C# development, or Visio/Agile, project management strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher (3.0 preferred)
• Ability to multi-task without faltering on attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Houston, TX.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
• Availability for a working start date of July 2025.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including proficiency in programs such as Python and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge across all major tiers and technologies associated with distributed web applications.
• Experience with various programming languages (C#, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, HTML5, etc.).
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Less than one-year of professional industry experience.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent (Aspire) will report to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position has no direct reports.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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