Electrical Engineering Intern — CAD & Ship Design

Austal Usa, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Austal USA, LLC seeks a motivated engineering student to support ship design activities within the Production/Engineering teams in Mobile, AL.

You will perform 2D CAD mark-ups, maintain technical docs, interface with suppliers, and assist in field surveys while developing practical design skills in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication and time-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture with an accredited university.
• Currently maintaining a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale).
• Successful completion of Fourth Semester of discipline‑specific Engineering or Naval Architecture Curriculum (latest release date).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic engineering calculations, as required.
• Creates, change, or maintain technical documentation in support of ship design products.
• Interface with suppliers on engineering specification/documentation inquiries.
• Evaluate and solve technical issues in product development.
• Updates and validates Purchase Specifications, per internal guidance.
• Updates Vendor-Furnished Information, per supervisor guidance.
• Performs 2D CAD red-line mark‑ups from supervisory engineers.
• Support cost saving activities.
• Generate reports, as required.
• Interface and communicate with both internal and external customers on technical matters.
• Participate in supporting field surveys and other field‑related tasks, as directed by immediate supervisor and in support of the Field Engineering group.
• Maintain appropriate engineering procedures throughout the product development process to achieve engineering deliverables which include cost, reliability and manufacturing objectives.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Skills

CAD design knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Naval Architecture (pursuing)

GPA 2.0+ (4.0 scale)

Fourth Semester completed

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Austal USA, LLC seeks a motivated engineering student to support ship design activities within the Production/Engineering teams in Mobile, AL.

You will perform 2D CAD mark-ups, maintain technical docs, interface with suppliers, and assist in field surveys while developing practical design skills in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication and time-management abilities.