Intern - Engineering

The Cooper Group, Inc. • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

Cooper Marine’s operations are powered by 42 towing vessels, 500 hopper barges, and one of the country's largest fleet of dry bulk gantry and floating derrick cranes. The company’s world-class stevedoring operations span over two deep-draft private cargo terminals located in the Port of Mobile, public bulk terminals in the ports of Corpus Christi and Mobile, and numerous private inland marine terminals throughout the states of Alabama and Mississippi. Cooper Marine’s barge affreightment and towing footprint includes the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mississippi River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Black Warrior River, Tennessee River, Tombigbee River, Mobile River, Ohio River, Illinois River, Arkansas River, and Cumberland River. Cooper Marine is the premier deep-draft and inland bulk stevedore, barge line, and barge fleeting operator in the southeast United States. Cooper Marine’s footprint extends to its Louisiana Operations along the Lower Mississippi River as the industry’s premier towing vessel operator servicing inland barge fleets. As an Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the maintenance and project management of heavy equipment. You will support operations and maintenance teams in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of cranes, tugboats, barges, and docks. This internship will provide you with exposure to the full lifecycle of maintenance and engineering projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and troubleshooting. There is potential for this internship to lead into a full-time position with Cooper Marine upon successful completion.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a B.S. in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong interest in the maritime industry, industrial heavy equipment, and project management.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and CAD software.
• Ability to work hands-on in the field and in the office, with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors on equipment and projects for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to meet with contractors, vendors, and visit project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient operation of heavy equipment.
• Help maintain and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize both short- and long-term asset efficiency.
• Assist in purchasing and managing the inventory of critical spare parts.
• Contribute to troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring effective problem solving.
• Support the team in interpreting engineering drawings for project planning and design.
• Help ensure proper fabrication and machining work on mechanical/civil/structural systems.
• Work with skilled labor, vendors, and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree