Quonset Point Facilities Engineering - 2027 Summer Internship

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation.

Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you will be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.

Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation.

This is not a remote opportunity.

All applicants will be placed at the following location: Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI.

Quonset Point Facilities Engineering – Summer Internship

The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Existing facilities are undergoing renovations and new buildings are under construction with more coming. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

Facilities Engineering is responsible for all critical systems, utilities, structures, and buildings. We maintain, repair, and improve every corner of the QP Facility. We provide engineering subject matter expertise and consulting for our large capital projects. Our mission is to provide better than world class service and uninterrupted utility feeds to keep our shipbuilders working. As an intern, here are some of the tasks you may be responsible for:

Conducting engineering analyses for infrastructure expansion projects This could be a single gas feed or a power feed for an entire building

Overseeing vendors conducting preventative and predictive maintenance work throughout the facility

Managing repairs of systems and equipment through a vended workforce.

Scoping, planning, and executing capital projects to support the facility buildings and systems

Supporting department engineers with field studies and verification of field conditions

Assembling engineering documentation to support project work.

Responding to emergent situations when they occur and providing sound engineering solutions to return our operations to normal status

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, our current process does not involve interviews. Rest assured that even though you will not be contacted for an interview, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Each application is diligently reviewed for consideration. Thank you for your understanding and interest!

Qualifications

To be qualified for this position:

Must be 18 years of age or older

US citizenship is required

Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check

Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university

At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship

Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027

Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment

Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Facilities Engineer, Energy Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to learn new skills and apply them

Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)

Physical Qualifications
Climbing

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside