Electrical Engineering Intern

Austal•Mobile, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Intern works alongside experienced professionals to gain insight into the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. The intern assists with electrical system design, testing, and troubleshooting; contributes to ship-design documentation and engineering projects; and supports technical work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and production personnel. The role includes working in production facility offices and spending significant time working with and around production in a construction-based environment. Candidates will be trained on current CAD software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within the first 30 days of employment. The intern reports to the Sr Department Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, or Design Lead. The position does not supervise others. Direction is exercised as required by immediate supervisory personnel. The intern liaises with engineers, production personnel, other Austal departments as directed, and equipment suppliers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application, able to provide proof of US Person Status, and willing to submit to a drug screen and background check. Disqualifying felony convictions are specified for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years of disposition, and drug crimes within three years of disposition. Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination, retaliation, and harassment on protected grounds. Applicants with disabilities who encounter application difficulties may contact 251-445-1932 for assistance.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture at an accredited university.
Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Successfully complete the second semester of the discipline-specific Engineering or Naval Architecture curriculum.
Proficiency in MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and in a production environment.
Demonstrated project and time management skills.
Systematic troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis abilities.
Strong sense of ownership.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to internal and external customers.
Strong written and communication skills.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Must demonstrate basic navigational expertise in current CAD software within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be comfortable working in a construction-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design software.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and components.
Perform basic engineering calculations.
Create, change, or maintain technical documentation supporting ship-design products.
Contribute innovative approaches and ideas.
Respond to supplier inquiries about engineering specifications and documentation.
Evaluate and resolve technical issues in product development.
Update and validate Purchase Specifications according to internal guidance.
Update Vendor-Furnished Information according to supervisor guidance.
Perform 2D CAD red-line markups from supervisory engineers.
Support cost-saving activities.
Generate reports as required.
Collaborate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
Support field surveys and other field-related tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group.
Contribute to assigned projects and maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout product development to meet cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
Carry out other responsibilities and duties as assigned.