About the role#
Glosten is seeking interns to join the Marine Construction team in Seattle. This group supports on-the-water construction for infrastructure projects, including dams, bridge construction, and salvage engineering. You will work alongside engineering staff to apply your academic knowledge to real maritime challenges. This internship is a full-time position for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
What you'll do#
- Support ongoing engineering projects.
- Perform structural, hydrostatic, stability, and seakeeping analysis.
- Conduct weight estimating and finite element analysis.
- Create 2D drafts and 3D models.
- Collaborate with team members to solve floating construction challenges.
What you'll need#
- A strong academic background in naval architecture or marine structures.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas to project stakeholders.
- A desire to pursue professional growth opportunities.
- Interest in the marine industry and potential full-time employment after graduation.
- A commitment to mutual respect in a team environment.
- Experience or interest in civil infrastructure or heavy machinery is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: 33 to 34 dollars per hour.
- Eligibility: Candidates must have unrestricted access to work in the United States or be eligible for TN visas.
About Glosten
Glosten is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm. The company operates as an independent and internally owned business. It provides design and engineering services for marine projects throughout the life cycle of a vessel. Based in Seattle, the firm employs between 51 and 200 people. It has been in business for over 65 years.
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