Marine Construction - Naval Architect Internship (Summer) - Seattle, WA

Glosten; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Glosten is seeking student interns to work with our Marine Construction team in Seattle, WA. The internship offers hands-on experience in structural analysis, hydrostatic and stability analysis, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling, with mentorship from senior engineers.

The program runs for about 10-12 weeks over the summer, starting in June and ending in August, requiring full-time availability (40 hours per week) and U.S. work eligibility. Office location is Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in naval architecture or marine structures.
• Strong communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary environments.
• Interest in marine industry and potential for full-time post-graduation.
• Desire for professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural and stability analyses.
• Support hydrostatic/seakeeping analyses.
• Aid in weight estimation, FEA, drafting, and 3D modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers on ongoing projects.

Skills

Naval architecture

Marine structures

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Civil infrastructure

Education

Naval architecture or marine engineering degree

Job description

• Until Filled (PST)
• Marine Construction
• Seattle, WA, USA
• 33-34 per hour
• Hourly
• Other
• Interns are eligible for any sick and paid time off applicable to the laws at their work location

Glosten is seeking student interns to work with our Marine Construction team in Seattle, WA. Glosten is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that has served the marine industry for over 65 years. We work in teams to accomplish exciting projects in a stimulating, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

We are an employee-owned company drawn to unique and challenging marine projects. We have grown steadily and deliberately to a team of 120 employees who are ready to solve complex problems and think outside the box. We continuously strive to improve our business practices and technical performance to better serve the industry. We believe the secret to our success is our talented associates and our culture of mutual respect and cooperation.

Glosten's Marine Construction group supports the on-the-water construction related to expansion and renewal of the growing, yet aging, infrastructure in North America. Our work supports dredging and marine-based heavy civil projects such as dams, bridge construction and demolition, and often also includes salvage engineering. Join our team and apply your practical engineering skills to solving unique solutions to floating construction challenges.

As an intern, you will work closely with your group lead and other associates who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. Our engineering team will help you to roll up your sleeves and apply textbook theory and lab experience to solve real maritime challenges.

We are looking for candidates to work alongside engineering staff to support ongoing projects. Opportunities may include structural analysis; hydrostatic and stability analysis; seakeeping analysis; weight estimating; finite element analysis; 2D drafting; 3D modeling; and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background in one or more of the following disciplines: naval architecture, marine structures.
• Mutual respect for coworkers in a collegial atmosphere.
• Motivation to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities, including areas outside their specific discipline.
• Interest in the marine industry and full-time employment after graduation. Glosten is looking for candidates who would consider joining the firm permanently following graduation.
• Excellent communication skills. Communication is a highly valuable skill at Glosten, as we frequently collaborate in inter-disciplinary teams and must convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to clients and other project stakeholders.
• Interest or experience in civil/infrastructure or heavy machinery is a plus.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to project restrictions, Glosten can only consider applicants with unrestricted access to work in the United States or those eligible for TN visas.
• Students with an expected entrance into the workforce in summer/fall of 2028 or sooner.
• Ability to hold a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The internship is expected to last approximately 10-12 weeks over the summer, starting in June and ending in August. Specific start and end dates can be discussed based on the student's school schedule.
• Ability to work from the Seattle, WA office.

Glosten is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Glosten does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all associates. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.