2027 Summer Internship - Planning

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Iron Works, part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, is seeking students for a summer internship in the Planning department in Bath, Maine. The program runs May 17 to August 6, 2027, offering hands-on experience in budgeting, work order processes, and project coordination.

Candidates must be enrolled in a BS or MS engineering or related program, be able to start on May 17, 2027, and possess strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BS or MS Engineering or related program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning department with timely, budget-aligned work.
• Assist with Work Order Packages and related docs.
• Contribute to data gathering and analysis for project momentum.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Research skills

Organization/Planning

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. Our summer internship program provides students with meaningful work experiences in their program of study and an increased awareness of our work environment.

Bath Iron Works is located on the coast of Maine in the city of Bath, 2.5 hours north of Boston, MA and 45 minutes from Maine's largest city, Portland. We are actively recruiting candidates pursuing degrees in the following areas

• Naval Architecture
• International Business & Logistics
• Business Administration/Management

At BIW, The Planning department provides products and services to the customer on time and on budget that are error-free and produced in the most effective and efficient means. Our mission is to improve communication, productivity, and BIW's ability to meet our Project Momentum goals. Some of the key services that we provide are

• Budget and Control Account Plans
• Work Order Packages
• Responses to Work Order Feedback
• Bill Change Requests (BCRs)
• FEPA Incorporation
• Production Control Staffing
• Work Order Releasing
• Deck Plate Planner Questions
• Responses to Flow Disruptions
• QPS and MAR Documentation
• Weekly Metrics Package
• New Work Order Creation
• E02 Compartment Inspection
• Pipe Segment Quality Control
• Resource Plan Updates
• Product Forecasts

The Summer internship program begins Monday, May 17, 2027 and ends on Friday, August 6, 2027. Pay range for this position is $18/hr. - $29/hr.

• Must currently be enrolled in a BS or MS Academic Program with an Engineering or related discipline.
• Must be available to begin the Internship on Monday, May 17, 2027.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member.
• General computer skills and a knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects.
• Research skills and attention to detail.