The Bollinger Shipyard’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world, hands-on experience in their field of study. Over the summer, interns will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that align with business goals, learn from experienced professionals through mentorship and guidance, gain valuable insights into their industry and potential career paths, and develop technical and interpersonal skills through training and collaboration.
Applications now open!
| Name | Date |
| Applications Open | February 27, 2026 |
| Applications Close | March 20, 2026 |
| Interviews | March 30 - April 3, 2026 |
| Internships Awarded | April 10, 2026 |
| Start Date | June 1, 2025 |
| End Date | August 7, 2025 |
The Bollinger Shipyard’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world, hands-on experience in their field of study. Throughout the summer, interns have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that align with the company’s business goals, gaining valuable insights into the industry and potential career paths. The program emphasizes learning through mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals, allowing interns to develop both technical and interpersonal skills. Through training, collaboration, and meaningful work, participants are better prepared for their future careers.
Interns will have access to workshops and training sessions aimed at developing technical skills, such as software proficiency or process optimization, as well as soft skills like communication and teamwork. They will also receive training on the programs and tools used daily by their department, ensuring they are equipped to contribute effectively to team members.
At the end of the internship, interns will present their contributions and experiences to their department, providing an opportunity to showcase their work, highlight key accomplishments, and reflect on their learning and professional growth. In addition, interns will complete a final project determined by their department. This project may take various forms depending on departmental needs and functions, such as a presentation, analysis, process overview, case study, improvement proposal, or other meaningful deliverable. The final project should demonstrate the intern’s understanding of the department’s operations, key objectives, and cross-functional collaboration, while highlighting how their work contributed to broader organizational goals.
We recruit interns through career fairs at nearby universities and by advertising the program online (social media and LinkedIn). Interested students can apply via our online application. Once applications are received, we collaborate with the team to review applicants, determine which candidates to interview, and select the best fit for the role.
Interns can look forward to various hands-on events, such as yard tours, lunch & learns, and a luncheon with our CEO.
Yes, teams can specify preferred skills and qualifications. While we encourage flexibility, some departments have detailed requirements such as college experience and grades that will more effectively fit the team’s needs,
Yes, interns are compensated based on their education level. However, housing and travel expenses are not included and are the responsibility of the intern.
Remote work and a hybrid schedule will not be available to interns. They will be required to work on site during their scheduled hours.
Interns can look forward to various hands-on events, such as yard tours, lunch & learns, and a luncheon with our CEO.