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 2026 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. 

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 2026 to September 2026.
• 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

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

• 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)