Overview:

General Dynamics Electric Boat offers a unique learning opportunity for college students, providing hands-on experience in the defense industry alongside a diverse team of experts shaping maritime innovation. Our 2026 Summer Interns and Co-op Trainees collaborated with industry professionals, applying classroom knowledge to support the design, engineering, and delivery of top-notch submarines. 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 Safety & Industrial Hygiene work experience! We are offering the opportunity to spend a minimum of 3 weeks over your winter break in the department. Don't miss out on this chance to continue your professional growth within our organization!

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be 18+ years of age. Must be a US citizen. Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check Must be available to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Must be available for a minimum of THREE (3) weeks between December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027; this requirement does not include Wednesday, December 23, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 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 Safety & Health Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in: Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety and Health or Toxicology M.S. Safety Management M.S.

Environmental Health and Safety 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:

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet