What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Bridge position at Professional Engineerin?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The role of an Engineer Intern is to provide basic engineering support through specific project work that will support the processes, systems, and operations. In addition, the Intern will have the opportunity to enhance their formal education by applying their knowledge to assigned engineering project work. Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. Engineering Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Completing specific assigned engineering project work
- Assisting in preliminary design studies, project planning, and related activities that lead to the design of a project.
- Assisting in the preparation of specifications, cost and material estimates, reports, and studies.
- Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
- Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
- Learning what constitutes best management practices and applying it to his / her work.
- Using computers, handbooks, drawing instruments, etc.
- Performing basic design calculations within his / her discipline.
- Performing neat, accurate, and productive work.
- Assisting in preliminary design studies, project planning, and related activities that lead to the design of a project.
- Assisting in the preparation of specifications, cost and material estimates, reports, and studies.
- Preparing design, detail, and layout drawings and design sketches.
- Checking designs prepared by others.
- Utilizing computers and CAD in the design effort.
- Recognizing his / her limitations and asking for help when needed.
- Following company policies and procedures regarding safety and quality
- Assisting engineers in their assigned duties and responsibilities
- Report out status and completion of specific assigned projects and responsibilities
- Work with engineers, technicians, and operators to solve problems
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.
Special Knowledge, skills and abilities :
Education and Experience :
License and Certification :
Work Environment :
PEC values a healthy work environment, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and / or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N / A) :
PEC is an AA / EEO / Veteran / Disabled employer.
