Winter Engineering Intern

About the role

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’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.

Note: This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date; potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.

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, 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; projects will vary in complexity and difficulty.
• 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.
• 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