Construction Engineer Skillbridgeintern

Construction Engineer Skillbridge Intern

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

The role involves internships that allow students to gain experience in technical or administrative positions and provide the opportunity to possibly gain future full-time employment. Some engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may require the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.

The recruitment and selection are based on bona fide business-related requirements and are done without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program. Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided:

• School Name
• Degree Program & Major
• Anticipated Graduation Date
• Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school)
• Overall GPA - 4.0 scale
• List of relatives (if applicable) employed at Newport News Shipbuilding

Must Have

• Be at least 18 years of age before the start of the summer intern program (Mid-May)
• Be enrolled in a degreed program that supports the company's business requirements. Typically in the following areas:
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil/Structural Engineering
• Business
• Management
• Accounting
• Economics/Finance
• Have attended a college or university and completed at least one year of course work by May 4
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required)
• Attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate program) in the fall following the internship
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a hair follicle drug screen
• Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
• An adequate email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers

Why HII: We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.