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Student Stein Housner, in safety gear on an offshore platform with an oil rig in the background, at an internship at Shell Oil

Michigan NA&ME’s reputation in the field opens doors to great internship opportunities across the country and around the globe. Most undergraduates complete at least one internship, supplementing their classroom learning with real-world experience. Interns consistently earn an average monthly salary of about $3,700 and gain invaluable experience and exposure .

Student Anika Szuszman, at an Internship, stands in front of a ship's six-bladed propeller at drydock wearing safety gear and a yellow shirt.

Internship fields, companies and organizations include:

  • Energy companies like ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Chevron
  • Design firms, shipyards, shipbuilding companies
  • Yacht industry, including Oracle USA racing team
  • American Bureau of Shipping
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

We’ll help get you there.

Companies with internship and entry-level positions work with the department to schedule visits and interviews through our student organization, the Quarterdeck Society, between September and February.

We can also help with:

  • Internship search
  • Resume prep
  • Interview skills
  • Negotiation techniques

Learn more about Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering careers

You can also visit the Engineering Career Resource Center for help with your internship search.