Intern

GAI Consultants•Cranberry, PA

19d

About The Position

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join its Power & Industry team and gain relevant skills and experience in structural engineering while working on power and industrial engineering projects. This entry-level role involves assisting engineers and project managers with structural designs and day-to-day project tasks. The intern works under lead engineers and project managers and applies engineering principles to real-world project work. This is a temporary, full-time position of 40 hours per week for three months. Additional schedules will be considered. The role may involve travel to local project sites, estimated at 5%. Candidates should be enrolled at the junior or senior level in a structural or civil engineering program and be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Requirements

Be enrolled at the junior or senior level in a structural or civil engineering program.
Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university; structural or civil engineering is preferred.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, team focus, and eagerness to apply engineering principles to real-life problems.
Demonstrate attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Have mathematical skills commensurate with the engineering discipline, including engineering calculations and design.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of basic computer systems and software packages.
Be willing to learn new programs and skills specific to structural engineering.
Be able to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
Be able to write reports and business correspondence, present information effectively, and respond to questions from staff members.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day tasks needed for successful project delivery.
Prepare specification packages.
Prepare structural drawings using AutoCAD.
Prepare structural design and analysis calculations and models.
Prepare written structural design and analysis reports.
Coordinate and develop client proposals and estimates.
Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power & Industry projects.
Complete complex tasks, typically following established processes.