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Field Engineering Intern

CompanyLED FastStart
LocationLockport
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist field and project engineers with light-duty engineering tasks and observe the construction process of new vessels. This role involves frequent site visits to vessels, requiring the consistent use of personal protective equipment.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
131
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. is a family owned and operated industrial steel fabrication company. Southland primarily serves the refining, power and chemical markets. Our facility is located on 60 acres with 300,000 sqft of production area. Our facility is fully automated with the latest CNC equipment. We maintain lean manufacturing processes and our facility is quality certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction and the Canadian Welding Bureau. We are also the only steel fabricator in the Gulf South certified to apply cryogenic, intumescent and lightweight cement fireproofing in house. These complex coatings are applied in a 20,000 sqft climate controlled facility. Our fabrication capacity exceeds 30,000 tons annually and we deliver material throughout North America.
About the Role

Title: Field Engineering Intern

Location: Rotating between Lockport, Morgan City, and Houma Locations

Position Overview: Bollinger is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineering Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship at our Lockport, Morgan City, and Houma locations. This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture who are eager to apply their academic knowledge in a professional, real-world environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report to Field Engineers or Project Engineers to visit new vessels under construction, in order to get an appreciation for the vessels, the skill set needed for field engineering, the construction process and assist with light duty field engineering work. This is a great opportunity to visit new vessels under construction.
  • This role will require outside of office visits to the vessels.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required and worn daily in this role.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently a Freshman or Sophomore enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
  • Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software is a plus.
  • Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

 

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in field engineering, allowing students to develop industry-relevant skills, expand their professional network, and contribute meaningfully to Bollinger’s Engineering department.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

 

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringNaval ArchitectureField EngineeringProject EngineeringConstruction ProcessMS OfficeWordExcelPowerPointAutoCADSolidWorksInterpersonal SkillsProactive Attitude
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingConstruction