Intern - Field Engineering

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC is seeking a motivated Field Engineering Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship in Pascagoula, MS. The role targets students in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture who want hands-on experience with vessel construction and field engineering tasks.

Interns will visit vessels under construction, support engineers on light tasks, and wear PPE daily.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student currently a Freshman or Sophomore in ME, EE, or Naval Architecture.
• Basic MS Office skills; AutoCAD/SolidWorks are a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Visit new vessels under construction with Field/Project Engineers to understand vessels, skills needed, and construction process.
• Support light field engineering tasks and on-site vessel visits.
• Wear PPE daily as required.

Skills

MS Office

Proactive attitude

Education

Freshman or Sophomore undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Title: Field Engineering Intern

Location: Pascagoula, MS

Position Overview

Bollinger is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineering Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship at our Pascagoula facility. This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture who are eager to apply their academic knowledge in a professional, real-world environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to Field Engineers or Project Engineers to visit new vessels under construction, in order to get an appreciation for the vessels, the skill set needed for field engineering, the construction process and assist with light duty field engineering work. This is a great opportunity to visit new vessels under construction.
• This role will require outside of office visits to the vessels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required and worn daily in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently a Freshman or Sophomore enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in field engineering, allowing students to develop industry-relevant skills, expand their professional network, and contribute meaningfully to Bollinger's Engineering department.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.