Job Description
Department Name: New Builds & Refurbishments
Department Summary:
The New Builds & Refurbishments Department is responsible for the design, planning, and construction of new ships for Carnival Cruise Line, as well as major refurbishment projects across the fleet. Our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of the Carnival experience, working closely with shipyards, architects, and engineers to deliver innovative and efficient ship designs. The department’s mission is to ensure that each new ship is constructed to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, contributing directly to the company’s growth and success.
Dates:
Intern must be available to work 40 hours per week with approximate dates of January - March 2025 (8 weeks)
Internship Project Summary:
Project Title: New Ship Design & Development
Objective:
The intern will support the Newbuild team in the design and planning phases of several upcoming ships in the Carnival fleet. This project will involve analyzing General Arrangement Plans, assisting with cost analysis for value engineering with shipyards, and helping track orders for Owner Supply items. The intern’s work will be vital in ensuring that the designs meet Carnival’s standards for functionality and guest experience while staying on budget and schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Analyze General Arrangement Plans to create a database for new ship designs, focusing on sizing public spaces, back-of-house service areas, and technical systems.
- Support cost analysis for value engineering initiatives in collaboration with shipyards.
- Assist in tracking and managing documentation for ordering Owner Supply items.
- Help the Newbuild Team develop and forecast budgets for upcoming projects.
- Support the team with tracking architectural schedules and deliverables.
- Create presentations for business sponsors, internal clients, and executives on project progress and design concepts.
Specific Qualifications:
- Preferred Academic Background: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Adobe Reader XI, and CAD software.
- Experience: Entry-level experience in design or project management is preferred. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
About Us
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates a fleet of ships designed to foster exceptionally safe, fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness and integrity. Doing this helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to include FUN in everything we do! Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
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