Distribution Intern

GAI Consultants Inc; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an Intern (Transmission & Distribution) to join our Power Delivery Team in Pittsburgh, PA for a three-month summer internship.

You will assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day tasks, including preparing specification packages, drawings, and conducting design analyses using PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-Tower. Strong communication and eagerness to apply engineering principles are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in engineering; civil preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and apply engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and PMs with day-to-day tasks.
• Prepare specification packages.
• Prepare structural and fabrication drawings.
• Design and analyze transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Design and analyze foundations.
• Analyze existing structures per codes and standards.
• Perform electrical clearance checks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Engineering principles

Communication

Computer skills

Power Delivery exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Tower

Job description

GAI is seeking an Intern (Transmission & Distribution) to join our Power Delivery Team. Required skills include critical thinking, problem solving, organization, team-focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems. Applicants should possess developed technical, communication, and computer skills. This position will be responsible for assisting a team of engineers and project managers with transmission line and distribution design.

This is a temporary position with a three-month duration in the summer. The successful candidate must be able to work out of the Pittsburgh, PA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
• Preparation of Specification Packages.
• Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings.
• Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Design and Analysis of foundations.
• Analysis of existing and proposed structures regarding Client and other required codes, standards, and specifications.
• Performance of Electrical Clearance checks and calculations.
• Coordination and development of permits for Railroads, Roadways, and Environmental Crossings.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.

Direction Received:

• Intern will receive direction from lead engineers and project managers to complete day-to-day tasks.

Experience:

• This is an entry level position and no experience required.

Education and Training:

• Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university to obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering.
• Required classes: Statics and Material Science.
• Preferred classes: Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, Steel Design, and Concrete Design.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other staff members.

Mathematical Skills:

• Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.).

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of basic computer systems and software packages. Must be willing to learn software that is specific to Power Delivery Industry.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why GAI:

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university to obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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