Program Engineering Intern

Austal USA•Mobile, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Engineering Intern works alongside experienced professionals and gains insight into the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. The role supports project planning, scheduling, and execution; engineering calculations; technical documentation; product development; and engineering deliverables, including cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives. The intern collaborates with internal and external customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and production personnel, and may support field surveys and other field-related tasks as directed. The position is based in production facility offices and involves significant time working with and around production in a construction-based environment. Candidates receive training on current CAD software and must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within the first 30 days of employment. Employment eligibility conditions include being at least 18 at application, providing proof of US Person Status, meeting the stated conviction guidelines, and agreeing to drug screening and a background check.

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 (latest release date).
  • Proficiency in MS Office products, including 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.
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
  • Must meet the stated felony conviction guidelines: no theft/deception or violent-crime felony convictions within seven years of disposition, and no drug-crime felony convictions within three years of disposition.
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
  • Must demonstrate basic navigational expertise within current CAD software during 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

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project planning, scheduling, and execution.
  • Perform basic engineering calculations.
  • Create, change, or maintain technical documentation supporting ship design products.
  • Contribute innovative approaches and ideas.
  • Interface with suppliers regarding engineering specification and documentation inquiries.
  • Evaluate and solve 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 mark-ups from supervisory engineers.
  • Support cost-saving activities.
  • Generate reports as required.
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers on technical matters.
  • Participate in 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 achieve cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
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