DESIGNER CO-OP
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Req ID: 49331 (metadata, drop)
- Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN (maybe minor metadata, could be in a short p)
- Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- Part-Time Shift: 1st
- Relocation: No relocation assistance available
- Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
- Travel Requirements: No
- Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
- Salary Range: $37,000.00 to $51,000.00 (Pay section)
- The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range (Pay details)
- Then description: "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding ..." (About the role? Actually it's about company)
- Then "Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you." (maybe drop as boilerplate)
- Then "The Role" heading: description of Designer Co-Op position.
- Then "Must Have" list: requirements.
- Then "Key Responsibilities": list.
- Then "Typical Areas of Design /Support across Submarine & Carrier Programs:" list.
- Then "Nice to Have": list.
- Then "Why HII": description of company benefits etc.
- Then benefits list: "We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location."
- Then EEO statement (remove)
- Then accommodation info (maybe keep? It's not boilerplate? It's about assistance. Might be considered boilerplate but it's specific contact info. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Accommodation request is not exactly EEO but could be considered similar. Might be safe to keep? It's not about job duties. Probably drop as it's more about process. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Accommodation request is not EEO but still maybe considered boilerplate. I'd drop it.
We need to include sections: About the role (maybe company overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (Must Have), Qualifications? Could combine Must Have as Requirements. Qualifications maybe same as Requirements. Skills (Nice to Have). Benefits (we have benefits). Pay (salary range). Schedule (Part-Time Shift: 1st, up to 20 hours a week). Also maybe include "Shift" info.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content.
We need to preserve all substantive info. So include details like US Citizenship required, full-time student, Associates in Drafting and Design, GPA 2.5, transcripts, up to 20 hours/week, etc.
We need to format as HTML fragment: use for section headings, - for lists,
for prose.
We must not include or . Just output the fragment.
Let's decide sections:
- About the role (or About the company). The posting has "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding ..." plus description of role. Could combine into About the role: includes company description and role overview. Might be better to have "About the role" containing the paragraph(s) describing the role and company.
- Responsibilities: list from Key Responsibilities plus maybe Typical Areas of Design/Support? Actually typical areas could be part of responsibilities or qualifications. Could be separate section "Typical Design Areas". But we can include under Responsibilities as sublist? Better to keep as separate section maybe "Design Areas". But we need to avoid many thin sections. Could combine Typical Areas under Responsibilities as a sublist? Might be okay to have a separate section "Design Areas". However we need to see if we have enough content for each section.
We have:
- Responsibilities list (Key Responsibilities)
- Typical Areas of Design/Support (list)
- Nice to Have (skills)
- Must Have (requirements)
- Benefits list
- Pay (salary range)
- Schedule (Part-Time Shift: 1st, up to 20 hours a week)
- Maybe also "Citizenship & Eligibility" (US Citizenship required, student status, GPA, transcripts). Could be part of Requirements.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
Let's craft sections:
1. About the role: include company overview paragraph and role overview paragraph (The Role). Combine into prose.
2. Responsibilities: include Key Responsibilities list and Typical Areas list (maybe as sublist). Could combine into one
with items; but typical areas are categories, could be separate with heading? But we cannot add extra headings besides . Could just include them as list items under Responsibilities.
Better: Responsibilities with items from Key Responsibilities, then after that maybe a note: "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling." Could be a or
. We'll make a for typical areas as separate list under Responsibilities? Might be confusing.
Simplify: Have two sections: Responsibilities and Design Areas. But that adds a section. Might be okay if we have substantive content. However we want few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine them.
I'll create Responsibilities with the Key Responsibilities items, and then add a that says "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling."
That preserves info.
3. Requirements: include Must Have list (citizenship, student status, major, GPA, transcripts, up to 20 hours/week). Also maybe include "Part-Time Shift: 1st" as schedule but we will have separate Schedule section.
4. Skills: Nice to Have list.
5. Benefits: benefits list.
6. Pay: salary range paragraph.
7. Schedule: Part-Time Shift: 1st, up to 20 hours a week.
We also need to include US Citizenship required etc. Already in Requirements.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees..." That's substantive about company, keep.
We also need to include "Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you." That's maybe boilerplate but it's a call to action; could be considered application instructions? It's not exactly instructions to apply, but it's generic. Might be considered boilerplate; safer to drop.
Also drop "The Role" heading (we are not using headings). We'll incorporate its content into About the role.
Now craft HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
then containing company overview and role overview.
Company overview paragraph: "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world."
Role overview paragraph: "The Designer Co-Op position provides students with hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. This role works alongside experienced designers, engineers, planners, and production teams to assist with creating and revising detailed technical drawings, 3D models, layouts, and shipbuilding documentation used in construction and modernization efforts. The co-op will gain exposure to shipboard systems, modeling standards, manufacturing processes, and design software while contributing to real-world projects in a fast-paced industrial environment."
Combine into one
or two
s. Use
for prose; we can have multiple
under same heading.
Now Responsibilities
Responsibilities
then with items from Key Responsibilities.
List items:
- Assist in the development and modification of engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation for shipbuilding programs.
- Support designers and engineers with 2D and 3D modeling activities using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX, or other 2D or 3D design software.
- Review technical specifications, calculations, and design requirements to ensure compliance with company and Navy standards.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional departments including engineering, planning, operations, and quality assurance.
- Conduct field verification aboard ships or within production areas to validate dimensions, equipment locations, and installation requirements.
- Assist with resolving basic design issues and supporting corrective actions during production and installation phases.
- Learn and apply shipbuilding standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
After that, add a for typical areas: "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling."
Now Requirements
Requirements
then with Must Have items:
- U.S. Citizen
- Must be a full time student enrolled in a 2-year college/university.
- Must be pursuing an Associates in Drafting and Design or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Unofficial transcripts are required when applying. Failure to upload transcripts at time of application will result in automatic disqualification.
- Commitment to work up to 20 hours a week.
Note: The "up to 20 hours a week" could also go to Schedule but we keep here as requirement.
Now Skills Skills
(Nice to Have) items:
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with CAD software or drafting tools, or certificate/course in AutoCAD, Inventor, NX or similar 2D or 3D design software.
- Strong computer skills / experience using computer based software including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret written instructions, drawings, processes and procedures.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Interest in defense, shipbuilding, or large-scale engineering projects.
- Willing and able to visit waterfront shops and be capable of accessing ships under construction.
Now Benefits Benefits
items from benefits list:
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental and vision plan choices
- on-site health centers
- tele-medicine
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- savings plan options (401K)
- financial education and planning tools
- for lists,
for prose. We must not include or . Just output the fragment. Let's decide sections: - About the role (or About the company). The posting has "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding ..." plus description of role. Could combine into About the role: includes company description and role overview. Might be better to have "About the role" containing the paragraph(s) describing the role and company. - Responsibilities: list from Key Responsibilities plus maybe Typical Areas of Design/Support? Actually typical areas could be part of responsibilities or qualifications. Could be separate section "Typical Design Areas". But we can include under Responsibilities as sublist? Better to keep as separate section maybe "Design Areas". But we need to avoid many thin sections. Could combine Typical Areas under Responsibilities as a sublist? Might be okay to have a separate section "Design Areas". However we need to see if we have enough content for each section. We have: - Responsibilities list (Key Responsibilities) - Typical Areas of Design/Support (list) - Nice to Have (skills) - Must Have (requirements) - Benefits list - Pay (salary range) - Schedule (Part-Time Shift: 1st, up to 20 hours a week) - Maybe also "Citizenship & Eligibility" (US Citizenship required, student status, GPA, transcripts). Could be part of Requirements. We must not repeat job title as heading. Let's craft sections: 1. About the role: include company overview paragraph and role overview paragraph (The Role). Combine into prose. 2. Responsibilities: include Key Responsibilities list and Typical Areas list (maybe as sublist). Could combine into one
- with items; but typical areas are categories, could be separate
- with heading? But we cannot add extra headings besides
. Could just include them as list items under Responsibilities. Better: Responsibilities
- with items from Key Responsibilities, then after that maybe a note: "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling." Could be a
or
- . We'll make a
- for typical areas as separate list under Responsibilities? Might be confusing.
Simplify: Have two sections: Responsibilities and Design Areas. But that adds a section. Might be okay if we have substantive content. However we want few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine them.
I'll create Responsibilities
- with the Key Responsibilities items, and then add a
that says "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling." That preserves info. 3. Requirements: include Must Have list (citizenship, student status, major, GPA, transcripts, up to 20 hours/week). Also maybe include "Part-Time Shift: 1st" as schedule but we will have separate Schedule section. 4. Skills: Nice to Have list. 5. Benefits: benefits list. 6. Pay: salary range paragraph. 7. Schedule: Part-Time Shift: 1st, up to 20 hours a week. We also need to include US Citizenship required etc. Already in Requirements. We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees..." That's substantive about company, keep. We also need to include "Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you." That's maybe boilerplate but it's a call to action; could be considered application instructions? It's not exactly instructions to apply, but it's generic. Might be considered boilerplate; safer to drop. Also drop "The Role" heading (we are not using headings). We'll incorporate its content into About the role. Now craft HTML. We'll start with
About the role
thencontaining company overview and role overview. Company overview paragraph: "Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world." Role overview paragraph: "The Designer Co-Op position provides students with hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. This role works alongside experienced designers, engineers, planners, and production teams to assist with creating and revising detailed technical drawings, 3D models, layouts, and shipbuilding documentation used in construction and modernization efforts. The co-op will gain exposure to shipboard systems, modeling standards, manufacturing processes, and design software while contributing to real-world projects in a fast-paced industrial environment." Combine into one
or two
s. Use
for prose; we can have multiple
under same heading. Now Responsibilities
Responsibilities
then- with items from Key Responsibilities.
List items:
- Assist in the development and modification of engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation for shipbuilding programs.
- Support designers and engineers with 2D and 3D modeling activities using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX, or other 2D or 3D design software.
- Review technical specifications, calculations, and design requirements to ensure compliance with company and Navy standards.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional departments including engineering, planning, operations, and quality assurance.
- Conduct field verification aboard ships or within production areas to validate dimensions, equipment locations, and installation requirements.
- Assist with resolving basic design issues and supporting corrective actions during production and installation phases.
- Learn and apply shipbuilding standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
After that, add a
for typical areas: "Typical areas of design/support include: Structural Design, Electrical Design, Machinery/Mechanical Design, Pipe Design, HVAC Design, Hull Outfitting Design, 3D Modeling." Now Requirements
Requirements
then- with Must Have items:
- U.S. Citizen
- Must be a full time student enrolled in a 2-year college/university.
- Must be pursuing an Associates in Drafting and Design or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Unofficial transcripts are required when applying. Failure to upload transcripts at time of application will result in automatic disqualification.
- Commitment to work up to 20 hours a week.
Note: The "up to 20 hours a week" could also go to Schedule but we keep here as requirement.
Now Skills
Skills
(Nice to Have)- items:
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with CAD software or drafting tools, or certificate/course in AutoCAD, Inventor, NX or similar 2D or 3D design software.
- Strong computer skills / experience using computer based software including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret written instructions, drawings, processes and procedures.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Interest in defense, shipbuilding, or large-scale engineering projects.
- Willing and able to visit waterfront shops and be capable of accessing ships under construction.
Now Benefits
Benefits
- items from benefits list:
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental and vision plan choices
- on-site health centers
- tele-medicine
- wellness resources
- employee assistance programs
- savings plan options (401K)
- financial education and planning tools