Intern

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join its Power & Industry team and gain relevant structural engineering skills and experience on power and industrial projects. The intern assists engineers and project managers with structural designs and day-to-day project work, applying engineering principles to real-world problems. The role works under lead engineers and project managers and typically performs complex tasks by following established processes. Local project-site travel may be required (approximately 5%). This is an entry-level, temporary, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week for three months; additional schedules will be considered. Candidates should be enrolled at the junior or senior level in a structural or civil engineering program and pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The work environment has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Be enrolled at the junior or senior level in a structural or civil engineering program.
Be enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering at an accredited college or university; structural or civil engineering is preferred.
No prior experience is required.
Have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
Be able to write reports and other business correspondence and present information effectively and respond to questions from other staff members.
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 and willingness to learn software specific to the structural engineering industry.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, teamwork, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Have the vision abilities required for close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.
Willingness to learn new programs and structural engineering skills.

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.
Demonstrate attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.