General Dynamics Electric Boat
provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside professionals, shaping and supporting the future of submarine innovation.
Health & Safety (EH&S) - 2027 Summer Internship
Requisition ID
2026-20529
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Intern/Co-op
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
General Dynamics Electric Boat
provides an unparalleled learning experience for college students, offering practical exposure in the defense industry alongside professionals, shaping and supporting the future of submarine innovation.
Occupational Health & Safety
interns are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. This is the opportunity to kick start your career and gain EH&S work experience!
This program
requires
a minimum commitment of
8 weeks
during the Summer 2027 Season.
This is not a remote opportunity.
Please note you may be assigned to work at any of the following locations: North Kingstown RI, Groton CT, North Stonington CT, New London, CT, and you will need reliable transportation and housing for the duration of your intern assignment.
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.
Pursuing the following -
Bachelor of Science degrees to include:
Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences
Occupational Safety and Health
Industrial Hygiene
Environmental Health and Safety
Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS)
Masters Degrees degrees to include:
M.S. Occupational Health
Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety and Health
M.S. Occupational Safety Management
M.S. Environmental Health and Safety
Master of Public Health - Toxicology
Preferred:
Familiarity with OSHA safety and health standards or environmental regulations.
Strong interest in safety and/or industrial hygiene fields, or
Strong interest in occupational sciences/engineering and how environmental regulations apply in the shipbuilding environment.
Strong interest in a shipyard trade or construction environment.
Candidates must support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind GDEB culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures
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, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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