Intern - Project Planning

Voith GmbH Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith Group is seeking an Intern in Project Planning to support planning and coordination for hydroelectric projects in York, PA. The role provides exposure to outage planning, work package development, and commissioning support under experienced field engineers.

The intern will assist with coordinating activities, reviewing work packages, tracking progress, and maintaining documentation, while aligning with safety, quality, and procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
• Strong interest in project planning and engineering coordination.
• Basic understanding of mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with development and review of work packages, procedures, and documentation.
• Track progress against schedules and help identify potential risks or constraints.
• Support preparation of reports, check sheets, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Engineering coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering student

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Intern - Project Planning

York, PA

Summary –

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) Intern supports planning and execution activities for hydroelectric projects within VHNA C&C (Construction and Commissioning). This role provides exposure to outage planning, work package development, and commissioning support under the guidance of experienced field engineers.

The intern will assist with coordination and technical support activities, including reviewing work packages, tracking project progress, and maintaining accurate documentation. Responsibilities include supporting daily team coordination, preparing reports and check sheets, and ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and procedural requirements.

This position is primarily office-based and requires collaboration with internal teams, field personnel, contractors, and customers to support safe, efficient, and first-time-right project execution. The intern will gain practical experience in hydroelectric systems, field service processes, and project coordination.

Responsibilities –

• Support planning and coordination of installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities
• Assist with development and review of work packages, procedures, and documentation
• Track progress against schedules and help identify potential risks or constraints
• Support preparation of reports, check sheets, and turnover documentation
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications –

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Strong interest in project planning and engineering coordination
• Basic understanding of mechanical/electrical systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.