Marine Engineering 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 engineering team in Seattle, WA and Providence, RI. The internship lasts about 10-12 weeks over the summer, starting in June and ending in August, with a 40-hour work week and eligibility for sick time and PTO as per location laws.

You will work closely with group leads and associates to apply classroom knowledge to real maritime projects, including propulsion, life support, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling, in a collaborative, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in marine engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Motivation to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities.
• Interest in the marine industry and potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with propulsion drivetrain design and other projects as needed.
• Support 2D drafting and 3D modeling work in ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to apply theory to real maritime challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Team collaboration

Job description

• Until Filled (PST)
• Seattle, WA, USA
• 33-34 per hour
• 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 engineering team in Seattle, WA and Providence, RI. 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.

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 propulsion drivetrain design; auxiliary systems, life support, and safety system design; electrical load analysis; mechanical system commissioning; 2D drafting; 3D modeling; and other tasks as needed.

Visit our website (www.glosten.com) and our social media pages to learn more about who we are, our projects and clients, and what is happening at Glosten.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background in one or more of the following disciplines: marine engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
• 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.

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 in their junior year at the time of this posting or entering a graduate program with expected graduation in 2027 are preferred.
• 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 either Seattle, WA or Providence, RI. We believe that interns will find the greatest value working side-by-side with associates in one of our office locations.

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.