Design Apprenticeship

2026 design apprenticeship

us-me-brunswick

req :

type: regular full-time

remaining positions: 20

post end date: 5/31/2026

category: engineering

salary grade: bmda

shift: 1st & 2nd

biw apprentice school admissions

apprenticeship is an educational and career opportunity unlike any other - earn while you learn! We offer high quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in getting a college degree while launching their shipbuilding career (). This posting is for an 8,000-hour (approximately four-year) design apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with rigorous college coursework. Throughout the program, apprentices will build their skills within a dedicated discipline, hull, structural, mechanical, pipe, vent, or electrical, gaining deep expertise while contributing to real-world projects.

the apprenticeship is a first shift position. Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to:

• perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2d and/or 3d modeling & visualization.
• resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
• development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
• electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
• extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.
• travel to main yard waterfront, fabrication facilities, or homeports outside of maine.

• be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• have a high school diploma or equivalent (ged) at the time of hire.
• good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with microsoft office tools).
• have access to computer, internet, and common software outside of work for completing course assignments.
• submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended.
• submit and demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through taking the accuplacer test at your local community college.
  • after submitting the initial online application, further communication/emails will direct the applicant regarding how to take the accuplacer and submit documents. The admissions staff reviews applications only after receiving all documentation.

this is an entry-level position. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher may be considered overqualified depending on their field of study and may not be selected for this role.

• ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• working knowledge of autocad and/or catia.
• ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
• knowledge in computer aided manufacturing data - cad/cam, mastercam, 5axis, g-code.
• experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
• credit may be given for graphic arts or cis experience.

completion of smcc workforce marine design training program preferred (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#career