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!

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

• 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)