Student Intern - Naval Architect (Winter 2027)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NASSCO’s Winter 2027 engineering internship offers students the opportunity to work in an assigned engineering department based on school curriculum, prior experience, department needs, skills, and interests. Interns may rotate to other engineering departments as needed and should expect to work in both office and manufacturing environments. The position is on-site in San Diego, California.

The intern assists naval architects and marine engineers with projects spanning the initial design of future vessels through final outfitting of nearly completed ships. Work includes creating and modifying CAD drawings, conducting research using online and printed resources, and using software to perform stability and structural calculations. Interns also accompany senior naval architects on shipboard inspections and testing, and report regularly to a department manager or supervisor on assigned project status.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written formats.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal flexibility.
• Ability to safely access and navigate shipyard, construction, production, ship, and warehouse areas; traverse uneven surfaces; and respond to hazards and unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to perform duties involving stairs, ladders, scaffolding, heights, manholes, and narrow, confined, or congested spaces.
• Ability to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform essential duties.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or prior work experience in ship design, shipbuilding, construction management, or manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with PC word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and CAD/CAE systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist naval architects and marine engineers with current projects, from initial vessel design through final ship outfitting.
• Create and modify CAD drawings.
• Conduct research using online and printed resources.
• Use software to perform stability and structural calculations.
• Accompany senior naval architects to support shipboard inspections and testing.
• Report regularly to a department manager or supervisor on the status of assigned projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed