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Internship Program

Advancing Talent with Every Step

BIW Summer Internships

We offer summer paid internships where junior and senior college students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in school in a professional setting while becoming familiar with BIW’s organizational structure, business practices and the shipbuilding process. Interns gain valuable experience while contributing to BIW in a significant manner as they work on a mission that matters.

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Intern Stories

What is it like interning at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works? Hear about experiences from past interns.

“BIW has taught me a lot and gave me insight to what my future could look like in the maritime business world and IT. I have enjoyed seeing what it takes behind the scenes in order to run a shipyard and everything that goes into it. BIW has given me the experience I need to get ahead in my education.”

Katie Arsenault

University of Maine

“Working in the Environmental Health & Safety division has been an amazing experience. From the inspecting of spill prevention materials and reviewing regulations, to helping with the DDG 120 christening, my time at BIW has always been both engaging and a great learning experience. Seeing what I’m learning in school translate into what I’m doing for work has been very impactful and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

Isaac Randall

University of New England

“My experience at BIW has been informative, challenging and exciting. I have been able to learn about the shipbuilding process while contributing to the completion of one of the most important vessels in the world. When working at BIW, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride knowing that the work I was doing helps the U.S. Navy defend and protect American and our allies.”

Evan Allen

Maine Maritime Academy

Keegan Brooks

Operations Internship

“Pretty much everything I’ve done in my internship I’ve been able to connect in some way to my degree.”

Hagen Myers

Finance Internship

“Seeing how everything works and is put together is very beneficial to me coming in as a young professional.”

Matthew Rispoli

Contracts & Estimating Internship

“Getting to see all the different aspects and all the things the ship can do – I felt privileged.”

Make a Real Difference at BIW

Along with working in departments to boost career experience, interns work together on group projects that help improve our shipyard and present them to leadership at the end of their internship.

Build a Career with Impact

Career Areas

Candidates are selected from recognized maritime and academic institutions for positions in Engineering, Design, Finance, Planning/Scheduling, Materials/Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Safety and Human Resources/Labor Relations, among others. Interns are provided valuable experiences and numerous opportunities for professional, technical and personal development.

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Experience a Maine Summer

Whether you’re a Mainer or from-out-of-state, you will have the benefit of enjoying our beautiful location along the Kennebec River and the charming city of Bath.

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When to Apply

Summer internship positions open on September 15 each fall. We may offer other internships at other times of the year. All positions will be posted in our careers portal.

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