Mechanical Engineering Intern

GAI Consultants•Cranberry, PA

17d

About The Position

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join its Power & Industry team and gain practical Mechanical Engineering skills while contributing to power and industrial engineering projects. The intern will assist engineers and project managers with mechanical designs and day-to-day project tasks, applying engineering principles to real-world problems. This is an entry-level position with no experience required. The role is temporary, approximately three months, and scheduled for 40 hours per week; other schedules may be considered. The intern works under the direction of lead engineers and project managers. Local project-site travel may be required (approximately 5%).

Requirements

Must be enrolled at the junior or senior level in a mechanical engineering program.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering or mechanical engineering.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, team focus, eagerness to apply engineering principles, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, write reports and business correspondence, and present information and respond to questions.
Mathematical skills appropriate to the engineering discipline, including engineering calculations and design.
Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of basic computer systems and software packages.
Willingness to learn new programs and skills specific to Mechanical Engineering.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

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 designing Power & Industry projects.
Complete complex tasks, typically following established processes.