College Summer Intern – Welding Engineering

HII

. Gain experience in technical or administrative positions through a summer internship .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational engineering knowledge and the ability to support engineering projects in a hands-on environment. Capable of adhering to safety protocols and completing required background checks and drug screenings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Degree ProgramMinimum Cumulative GPA Of 2.5Criminal Background InvestigationPhysical And Hair Follicle Drug Screen40-Hour Work Week

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Hard Skills

Engineering KnowledgeTechnical SupportProject Assistance

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingWorksite AccessSummer InternshipUndergraduate ProgramGraduate Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain experience in technical or administrative positions through a summer internship
Potentially qualify for future full-time employment
Support Ingalls Shipbuilding’s engineering business, typically through an Engineering degree program
Work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer
Access a variety of work sites, including ships under construction or overhaul, where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Engineering
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Provide most recent college transcripts when applying
Attend a college/university undergraduate or graduate program in the fall following the internship
Successfully complete a criminal background investigation, physical and hair follicle drug screen
Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
Provide school name, degree program and major, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, and overall GPA on the application
Adequate email address required for application communications and employment offers
Some positions may require physical access to varied worksites, including ships, and limited kneeling, stooping, standing, and ladder use

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth