Engineering Sciences Intern: Hands-On Failure Analysis

Secretariat Advisors LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Secretariat Advisors LLC in Atlanta invites students to join our Global Engineering Sciences team, applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges across industries.

You will work with engineers, scientists, and consultants on investigations, testing, reporting, and preparing clear technical findings for clients.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and the chance to develop practical consulting skills while supporting project milestones across time zones.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2030.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Able to learn quickly and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on failure investigations and learn how engineers evaluate what happened and why.
• Compare real-world conditions with original designs, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Assist with field inspections, site visits, laboratory testing, and other investigative activities.
• Perform engineering calculations, research technical issues, and analyze data to help solve complex problems.
• Review, organize, and summarize project documents, technical records, photos, test results, and other relevant information.
• Help draft clear, well-supported report sections that explain technical findings in a way clients can understand.
• Contribute to visuals, exhibits, and demonstratives that help tell the story of a technical issue or investigation.
• Analyze technical reports prepared by others and help develop supporting, concurring, or rebuttal perspectives.
• Participate in team and client communications, gaining exposure to consulting work across different industries and time zones.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Use curiosity, attention to detail, and strong analytical thinking to help the team meet project milestones and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Curious

Analytical

Strong communication

Learn quickly

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Mechanical/Civil/Building Science/Architectural/ Chemical Engineering or related field

Expected graduation Dec 2027 - Aug 2030

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secretariat Advisors LLC in Atlanta invites students to join our Global Engineering Sciences team, applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges across industries.

You will work with engineers, scientists, and consultants on investigations, testing, reporting, and preparing clear technical findings for clients.

This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and the chance to develop practical consulting skills while supporting project milestones across time zones.