Intern

GAI Consultants•Cranberry, PA

About The Position

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join its Power & Industry team and gain relevant Mechanical Engineering skills and experience while working on power and industrial engineering projects. This is a temporary, full-time position for 40 hours per week and a three-month duration; additional schedules will be considered. The intern assists a team of engineers and project managers with mechanical designs and day-to-day project tasks. The role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork, and eagerness to apply engineering principles to real-world problems. The intern works under lead engineers and project managers and may travel to local project sites (5%). GAI describes its workplace as collaborative and multidisciplinary, with engineering, planning, and environmental expertise supporting projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. The company highlights a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, as well as career support, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Enrolled at the junior or senior level in a mechanical engineering program.
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or mechanical engineering at an accredited college or university.
No prior experience is required; the position is entry-level.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, teamwork, and eagerness to apply engineering principles to real-life problems.
Demonstrate attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Have mathematical skills appropriate to 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 Mechanical 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.
Have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day tasks needed for successful project delivery.
Prepare specification packages.
Prepare mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.
Prepare mechanical design and analysis calculations and models.
Prepare written reports on mechanical design and analysis.
Coordinate and develop client proposals and estimates.
Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power & Industry projects.
Complete tasks under the direction of lead engineers and project managers.
Travel to local project sites as needed; possible travel is listed as 5%.