Engineering Intern

Altec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Altec is seeking student engineers for on-site opportunities in Duluth, MN. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, applying engineering processes and basic calculations to routine tasks under senior guidance.

Successful candidates will demonstrate initiative, collaborate across teams, and build foundational engineering skills for a future career. The program favors those who can work on-site part-time during the school year, with a GPA minimum of 2.8 and current full-time student status.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled full-time in a college or university in good standing.
• At least 18 years old and have completed 24 hours of coursework or sophomore standing.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Preference for on-site, part-time schedule during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine engineering assignments using SOPs and standard processes with some research, testing, design and development.
• Show initiative to require less supervision over time.
• Apply procedures and calculations to develop solutions with minor innovation.
• With guidance, gather and evaluate data to apply knowledge to assignments.
• Interact effectively with Altec personnel and customer representatives to complete projects.
• Develop skills to progress toward engineering roles.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Research and design

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Enrolled in college/university

GPA 2.8 minimum

Sophomore standing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Using standard operating procedures, established engineering processes and basic calculations, successfully complete in an efficient and timely manner routine engineering assignments that may include research, testing, design and development.
• Develop the ability and demonstrate the initiative to complete tasks in a manner requiring less direct and immediate supervision than would be required in the initial phases of the associate engineer’s employment.
• Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems requiring some minor level of innovation.
• With technical guidance from more senior engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments.
• Interact in an effective and appropriate manner with other Altec personnel and customer representatives in order to complete projects and assignments.
• Develop the skills necessary to become an engineer.

Basic Qualifications

Students must:

• be able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
• be at least 18 years of age.
• have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or have earned sophomore class standing.
• maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• preference given to those who are able to work on site with a part-time schedule throughout the school year.

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design,manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay: $23.00/hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.