Structural Engineering Intern

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Structural Engineering Intern works alongside experienced professionals to gain insight into the design, development, and execution of maritime solutions. The intern contributes to engineering projects and deliverables, including cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives, while following appropriate engineering procedures throughout product development. The role involves engineering calculations, technical documentation, supplier and customer communication, CAD mark-ups, technical problem-solving, and support for field-related work. The position is based in production facility offices and involves significant time working with and around production in a construction-based environment.

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.
Be proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be eager to learn and contribute to complex engineering projects.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and in a production environment.
Demonstrate project and time management skills.
Have systematic troubleshooting abilities and root-cause analysis skills.
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.
Be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical and design issues to internal and external customers.
Have strong written and communication skills.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Have no felony convictions for theft, deception, or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
Be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Demonstrate basic navigational expertise in the current CAD software within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform basic engineering calculations.
Create, change, or maintain technical documentation supporting ship design products.
Contribute innovative approaches and ideas.
Interface with suppliers about 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.
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 achieve engineering deliverables, including cost, reliability, and manufacturing objectives.
Carry out other responsibilities and duties as assigned.