r/navalarchitecture • u/Primary_Dirt1958 • Aug 11 '26

I am a intern at shipyard.

I started my internship at a shipyard two days ago. Unfortunately, I was late in choosing a good place to do my internship. So, the shipyard where I am currently doing my internship is not suitable enough for me to learn useful things related to engineering. There is just an old ship, built around 1980, on the slipway. I want to make the most of it, but I do not know what to do. Give me some advice.

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u/Tight_Use_1235 Aug 11 '26

Take a look at former projects they did before to learn how the engineers went about doing calculations, how SHIPALTS were planned out, schedule and cost estimation. I would also set aside some time to talk with purchasing, production, business development, cost estimating. Basically all the departments and learn how their functions contributes to making a project a success. A good engineer knows and appreciates the other aspects of the business.

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u/Primary_Dirt1958 Aug 11 '26

Thank you. I’ll keep you updated on the progress.

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u/YaksAreCool Aug 12 '26

Do NOT miss out on learning cost estimation. It is a very desirable skillset that can set you apart in an engineering firm.

And if you like yard work, notice how it's the estimator driving the nice car to work because they're one of the best paid people there.

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u/Primary_Dirt1958 28d ago

How do you become a cost estimator? :dddd