Mechanical Engineering Intern

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI, a multidisciplinary engineering firm in Pennsylvania, seeks a student Engineering Intern to join the Power & Industry team and gain hands-on experience across mechanical design, analysis, and project support. You will assist engineers and project managers with specifications, drawings in AutoCAD, calculations, and technical reports.

The internship is full-time for about 3 months, with potential additional schedules.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in engineering (mechanical) is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new software and processes in mechanical engineering.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and project managers with day-to-day project tasks.
• Prepare Specification Packages.
• Prepare Mechanical Drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare mechanical design and analysis calculations and models.
• Prepare mechanical design and analysis written reports.
• Coordinate and develop client proposals and estimates.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in design of Power & Industry projects.
• Travel to local project sites up to 5%.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Team focus

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical engineering program enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GAI is seeking an engineering student intern to join our Power & Industry team, to gain relevant skills and experience in Mechanical 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 position working a full-time 40 hour/week schedule for an approximate 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 Mechanical Drawings using AutoCAD.
• Preparation of mechanical design and analysis calculations and models.
• Preparation of mechanical 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 with mechanical 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 mechanical 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, mechanical engineering, is required.
• Must have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new programs and skills in Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering Industry.

Work Environment:

• 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.

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