About the role#
General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring interns to support the Quonset Point shipyard. You will work with engineers to maintain, repair, and improve the facility infrastructure, utilities, and buildings. This role provides exposure to large capital projects and site operations during a period of facility growth.
What you'll do#
- Conduct engineering analyses for infrastructure expansion projects, such as power or gas feeds.
- Oversee vendors performing preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Manage repairs of equipment and systems through a vended workforce.
- Scope, plan, and execute capital projects for facility buildings and systems.
- Support department engineers with field studies and verify field conditions.
- Assemble engineering documentation for project work.
- Respond to emergent site situations and develop engineering solutions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a Bachelor or Masters program for Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Ocean, Chemical, Reliability, Facilities, or Energy Systems Engineering.
- Completion of at least your Freshman year before the internship starts.
- US citizenship and the ability to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for at least eight consecutive weeks between May 2027 and September 2027.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
- Ability to work in environments that may be hot, cold, dusty, or noisy, and the ability to climb.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
- This is a paid, full-time position for Summer 2027.
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics produces combat vehicles, nuclear-powered submarines, and business jets. The company operates in 43 countries and maintains its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. It was founded in 1952. The organization employs over 10,000 people and focuses on aerospace, defense, and marine systems.
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