Program Engineering Intern

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Mobile, AL, USA
In-Office
Internship
Transportation • Travel
The Role
Supports maritime engineering projects through project planning, technical calculations, ship design documentation, CAD markups, supplier coordination, technical issue resolution, purchase specification updates, cost-saving initiatives, and field engineering activities. Works with engineers, production personnel, customers, and suppliers in a production and construction-based environment while contributing to engineering deliverables involving cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

REPORTS TO: Sr Department Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, or Design Lead


SUPERVISES: N/A


DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:


Engineering Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining insight into the design, development, and execution of cutting-edge maritime solutions.

  • Program Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning, scheduling, and execution.
  • Performs basic engineering calculations
  • Create, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products
  • Actively contribute innovative approaches and ideas
  • Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries
  • Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development
  • Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance
  • Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance
  • Performs 2D CAD red-line mark-ups from supervisory engineers
  • Support cost saving activities
  • Generate reports, as required
  • Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical matters
  • Participate in supporting field surveys and other field-related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group
  • Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives
  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university
  • Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale)
  • Successful completion of Second Semester of discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects
  • Ability to work in a high paced team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work in a Production environment
  • Demonstrated project and time management skills
  • Systematic troubleshooting abilities/root cause analysis
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to external and internal customers
  • Strong written and communication skills required

TOOLS:

  • Computer – applicable software

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

  • As required by immediate supervisory personnel

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

  • N/A

LIASES WITH:

  • Engineers, Production Personnel, other Austal departmental personnel (as directed), and Equipment Suppliers

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

  • Candidates will be trained on current Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within first 30 days of employment.
  • Candidate will be working in our production facility offices, with significant time working with and around production.  Must be comfortable working in a construction-based environment.
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years of age or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Company policy prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.  This Policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, compensation, raises, benefits, training, facilities, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. 

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture at an accredited university
  • Minimum 2.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Successful completion of the second semester of a discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture curriculum
  • Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work in a production environment and construction-based setting
  • Project and time management skills
  • Systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
  • Clear and effective communication of technical and design issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of application
  • Able to provide proof of U.S. person status
  • Willingness to submit to a drug screen and background check

Austal USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Austal USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Austal USA.

  • Affordable Benefits — Health-insurance costs are widely characterized as manageable, and the health benefits are described as solid. This supports overall value for many employees, particularly in production and shipyard roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and paid time off are part of the core package and appear broadly available. These elements contribute meaningfully to total rewards alongside steady hours and overtime opportunities.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Paid, post-hire training and certification programs are offered to build skills and can lead to higher pay. This career-linked development is positioned as a pathway to improve earnings over time.

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The Company
HQ: Mobile, AL
905 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America

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