Summer Project Engineering Intern — Hands-On Vessel Projects

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship at our Mandeville, Metairie, and Lockport facilities. Open to students in Mechanical, Electrical, or Naval Architecture programs seeking hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

The intern will work closely with Project Engineers on engineering scope, scheduling, and budgeting, with occasional on-site vessel visits and PPE required.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior or Senior enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software is a plus.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Report to Project Engineers to visit new vessels under construction and assist with light-duty project engineering work.
• Support program requirements with tracking and reporting for engineering scope, schedule, and budget.
• This role will require outside-of-office visits to the vessels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required and worn occasionally.

Skills

MS Office

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Title: Project Engineering Intern

Location: Rotating between Mandeville, Metairie, and Lockport Locations

Position Overview: Bollinger is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineering Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship at our Mandeville, Metairie, and Lockport facilities. 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 Project Engineers to visit new vessels under construction, in order to get an appreciation for the vessels, the skill set needed for project engineering, the construction process and assist with light duty project engineering work. This is a great opportunity to visit new vessels under construction.
• Working directly alongside Project Engineers supporting program requirements with tracking and reporting for engineering scope, schedule, and budget.
• This role will require outside of office visits to the vessels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required and worn occasionally in this role.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Currently a Junior or Senior 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 project 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.