Intern

GAI Consultants Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a student intern for the Power & Industry team to gain hands-on experience in structural engineering. The role involves assisting engineers and project managers on day-to-day tasks, preparing specifications, drawings, and calculations, and supporting client proposals.

The intern will work under lead engineers and may travel locally up to 5%. The position is a temporary full-time internship, with a 3-month duration, open to juniors and seniors enrolled in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated willingness to apply engineering principles to real-life problems.
• Enrolled in a structural or civil engineering program with junior or senior standing.

Responsabilités

• Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks for successful project delivery.
• Prepare specification packages and structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop structural design and analysis calculations and models.
• Draft written reports on structural design and analysis.
• Coordinate and develop client proposals and estimates.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in Power & Industry projects.
• Possess attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• Follow established processes to perform complex tasks.
• Potential travel to local project sites (approx. 5%).

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Team focus

Eagerness to apply principles

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (structural or civil) or enrolled

Outils

AutoCAD

Revitis

Description du poste

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join our Power & Industry team, to gain relevant skills and experience in Structural Engineering working on various power and industrial engineering projects. Required skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, team focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real-life problems. This is a temporary full-time position at 40 hours a week and a 3-month duration. Additional schedules will be considered.

Intern Duties:

• 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 Drawings using AutoCAD.
• Preparation of structural design and analysis calculations and models.
• Preparation of Structural design and analysis written reports.
• Coordination and development of client proposals and estimates.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power & Industry Projects.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Direction Received: Works under lead engineers and project managers to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Possible travel to local project sites (5%).

As a GAI Student Engineering Intern, this position is responsible for assisting a team of engineers and project managers withstructural designs. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

Experience:

• This is an entry-level position with no experience required.
• The successful candidate should be enrolled in a structural or civil engineering program at a Junior or Senior level.

Education and Training:

• Enrolled in a program to receive a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, preferably structural engineer or civil engineering, is required.
• Must have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revitispreferred.
• Willingness to learn new programs and skills in Structural Engineering.

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 Structural Engineering 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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