Engineering Intern – Program Management Support

ElectraMet; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ElectraMet seeks a motivated Engineering Intern to support the Program Manager and engineering team in executing engineered-to-order industrial water treatment projects. You will assist with coordination, documentation, scheduling, BOMs, drawings, and customer deliverables across order-to-manufacturing cycles.

The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup, CAD involvement, and opportunities to grow within the clean energy sector.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, project management, or industrial equipment.
• Able to read basic engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication; self-motivated learner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager with day-to-day execution of engineered-to-order projects.
• Maintain project schedules, action-item lists, trackers, and status updates.
• Prepare and organize engineering and customer documentation.
• Support document submittals, reviews, revisions, and approval tracking.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of material, and equipment documentation for completeness and consistency.
• Assist with bills of material and project parts lists.
• Make minor edits to design drawings like P&IDs and process diagrams.
• Track deliverables and follow up on open actions and decisions.
• Prepare customer updates, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Support change management and documentation of scope, schedule, and technical changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Lexington, KY On-site Immediate (Fall 2026) Through December 2026 (End of Fall semester)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our growing team. This position will support the Program Manager and engineering team in the execution of engineered-to-order industrial water treatment systems. The Engineering Intern will assist with project coordination, engineering documentation, scheduling, bill of materials, drawing reviews, customer deliverables, and other activities required to successfully execute projects from order through manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering student to gain practical experience working with custom industrial equipment in a fast-paced startup environment.

Core responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager with day-to-day execution of engineered-to-order projects.
• Maintain project schedules, action-item lists, project trackers, and status updates.
• Assist with preparation and organization of engineering and customer documentation.
• Support engineering document submittals, reviews, revisions, and approval tracking.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and equipment documentation for completeness and consistency.
• Support preparation and maintenance of bills of material and project parts lists.
• Executing minor edits to design drawings; P&IDs, process flow diagrams, mass balance calculations, equipment lists, etc.
• Track engineering deliverables and follow up on open actions, decisions, and project requirements.
• Assist with preparation of customer presentations, project updates, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Support project change management and documentation of scope, schedule, and technical changes.
• Additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, project management, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• CAD experience is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, engineering, or project experience is a plus.

Why join ElectraMet?

• Mission-driven work:Your decisions directly reduce environmental impact while supporting critical infrastructure growth
• Growth opportunity:Help build and scale a supply chain function as the company experiences significant growth
• Technical exposure:Work on cutting-edge electrochemical technology in the clean energy sector
• Ownership culture:Entrepreneurial environment where initiative is recognized and rewarded
• Stability:Well-funded company with proven technology and commercial traction

About ElectraMet

ElectraMet develops electrochemical systems that help facilities recover valuable materials and keep them in productive use. Our work spans metals recovery, liquid reuse, and treatment configurations engineered around the stream and its required result.

Employment Immediate (Fall 2026) Through December 2026 (End of Fall semester)