What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Summer Intern position at Engineering & Inspection Services?
About Us:
Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design, Field Services, Inspection & Mechanical Integrity, and Technology Development. Founded by engineers, EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
At EIS, we bring knowledge, experience, and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level, fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized “Top Workplace” for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas, with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen, Louisiana.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 or older.
- Potential candidate has successfully graduated from high school and obtained an HS diploma or GED.
- Potential candidate must be accepted and enrolled in a College/University for the Fall of 2024 as an engineering related, or undeclared, major.
- Full or part-time internship as directed by local office/project team.
- Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to EIS work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program.
Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
