Quonset Point Facilities Engineering - 2027 Summer Internship

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites qualified students to join the Quonset Point Facilities Engineering team for a Summer Internship. You will participate in diverse engineering activities, supported by senior staff, and contribute to projects involved in submarine facilities and systems.

Selected interns gain hands-on experience across capital projects, preventive maintenance, field studies, and documentation work, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability in a dynamic shipyard

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• At minimum, students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses for infrastructure expansion projects (e.g., gas or power feeds for buildings).
• Oversee vendors performing preventative and predictive maintenance at the facility.
• Manage repairs of systems and equipment through a vended workforce.
• Scope, plan, and execute capital projects to support facility buildings and systems.
• Support department engineers with field studies and verification of field conditions.
• Assemble engineering documentation to support project work.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide engineering solutions to return operations to normal status.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside expert engineers, shaping the future of submarine innovation.

Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you will be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 8 weeks during the Summer 2027 Season.

Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation.

This is not a remote opportunity.

All applicants will be placed at the following location: Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI.

Quonset Point Facilities Engineering – Summer Internship

The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Existing facilities are undergoing renovations and new buildings are under construction with more coming. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

Facilities Engineering is responsible for all critical systems, utilities, structures, and buildings. We maintain, repair, and improve every corner of the QP Facility. We provide engineering subject matter expertise and consulting for our large capital projects. Our mission is to provide better than world class service and uninterrupted utility feeds to keep our shipbuilders working. As an intern, here are some of the tasks you may be responsible for:

• Conducting engineering analyses for infrastructure expansion projects This could be a single gas feed or a power feed for an entire building
• Overseeing vendors conducting preventative and predictive maintenance work throughout the facility
• Managing repairs of systems and equipment through a vended workforce.
• Scoping, planning, and executing capital projects to support the facility buildings and systems
• Supporting department engineers with field studies and verification of field conditions
• Assembling engineering documentation to support project work.
• Responding to emergent situations when they occur and providing sound engineering solutions to return our operations to normal status

Qualifications

To be qualified for this position:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• US citizenship is required
• Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
• At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027
• Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment
• Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Facilities Engineer, Energy Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new skills and apply them
• Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)

Physical Qualifications

Climbing

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside