Project Management Engineering Intern

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company’s College Programs offer interns and co-ops real-world applications of their academic studies, with helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment after graduation.

Location: Cofer Center; Shift: May 17–Aug 6; Pay Rate: $20.00–$23.00 per hour. Interns typically work 10–12 weeks and co-ops 16–18 weeks with assigned projects and a senior leadership expo.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders of various projects to determine budget, deliverables, and timelines
• Generate and manage Gantt charts to track project progress
• Generate and manage budgets in Excel
• Attend meetings to ensure that appropriate stakeholder’s needs are met
• Collaborate on other exciting projects and work with peers and leaders

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Gantt charts

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:Cofer Center

Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th

Pay Rate: $20.00– $23.00

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and
• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary

The role summary is a brief description, highlighting the main responsibilities of the role and what type of candidate you would be interested in hiring.This individual must be a self-starter, be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, have the ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions, and have excellent communication and analytical skills.

Description of Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders of various projects to determine budget, deliverables, and timelines
• Generate and manage Gannt charts to track project progress
• Generate and manage budgets in excel
• Attend meetings to ensure that appropriate stakeholder’s needs are met

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

This section is to include any experience needed for the student. The highlighted bullet points below are required to be in each job description. Please ensure to include the areas of study.

Example:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.