Marine Engineer Intern - NYC Ferry

Hornblower•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Department Intern, you will assist the Project Coordinator in fulfilling company goals and ensuring outside agencies requirements are continuously met. You will spend the summer assisting with maintenance, troubleshooting, engine repair, and other tasks. This is a full-time in-person role at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for summer 2026, from approximately May 4 - August 28th. Start and end dates are flexible based on academic schedule.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in college pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering degree
Able to commute daily during the internship to and from Brooklyn NY
Strategic thinker with amiable personality, positive outlook, and expert communication
Organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to work flexible work shifts to optimize learning experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate RESPECT Values with internal and external guests
Work to achieve the highest levels of performance and productivity
Ensure all aspects of safety during execution of tasks
Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property
Demonstrate ability to trace and draw diagrams of all systems on the vessels i.e., fuel, steering, potable water, etc.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on vessels i.e., oil changes, filter changes, etc.
Observe and assist with troubleshooting on vessel systems
Observe and assist with major engine overhauls
Observe and assist with vessel replenishment i.e., fuel, potable water, diesel exhaust fluid, etc.
PM data entry into CMMSData/trend analysis
Hull survey and documentation of findings
Additional job duties as assigned