2026 Design Apprenticeship in Brunswick, Maine at Bath Iron Works

2026 Design Apprenticeship

US-ME-Brunswick

Req ID: 2026-5167
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 20
Post End Date: 5/31/2026
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: 1st & 2nd

Overview

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 (https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/).

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.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 on-line application, further communication/emails will directthe applicant regarding how to take the ACCUPLACER and submit documents. The admissions staff reviews applications only after receiving all documentation.

Disqualifications:

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.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• 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 https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career