Summer Intern – Engineering & Business

Job Description

DESIGNER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN | Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

The Tone:
This is an internship at Newport News Shipbuilding, located in Newport News, VA. Newport News Shipbuilding, with over 25,000 employees, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, serving as the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and a provider of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. This internship allows students to gain valuable experience in technical or administrative positions and offers a potential path to future full-time employment within the team that creates the world’s most powerful naval ships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person Newport News, VA
• Pay: $35000–$60000 yearly
• Mission: Provide students with hands-on experience in technical or administrative roles, contributing to the development of naval ships.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience: Immerse in either technical or administrative roles, applying academic knowledge to real-world shipbuilding challenges.
• Contribute to vital projects: Support company initiatives across fields such as electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural engineering, as well as business, management, accounting, or economics/finance.
• Collaborate with industry experts: Work alongside and learn from experienced professionals, including engineers, project managers, and skilled tradespeople.
• Develop industry understanding: Observe and participate in advanced manufacturing processes, technology integration, and the design of complex naval vessels.
• Access diverse work environments: Potentially navigate various work sites, including aboard ships under construction or overhaul, which may involve using vertical and inclined ladders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Enrollment in a degreed program is required, with majors typically including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting, Economics, or Finance. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college coursework by May preceding the internship and plan to continue enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in the fall following the internship.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required beyond academic progress. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the summer intern program begins and work a full 40-hour week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
• Skills: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is mandatory, with official transcripts required for verification.