Protection & Controls Intern — Project Support & Analysis

United Grid Solutions; Fort Mill, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking an organized, motivated student with a High School Diploma or GED and current college enrollment to support a range of engineering initiatives. You will maintain spreadsheets, assist with documentation, and contribute to project schedules using MS Project.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and the ability to work autonomously while handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; candidate must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication (both written and verbally) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on a team as well as the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity.
• Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Special projects or assignments.
• Maintenance of spread sheets and databases.
• Operational and maintenance training documentation and help aids.
• Clerical activities (document creation, review, and filing).
• Assisting in the management of small capital and/or expense projects.
• Creation of project schedules, milestones and deliverables including use of Microsoft Project.
• Assisting in the solution of issues utilizing engineering principles and practices.
• Assisting in the management of engineering project spending documentation.
• Creation of project savings and justification documents.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking an organized, motivated student with a High School Diploma or GED and current college enrollment to support a range of engineering initiatives. You will maintain spreadsheets, assist with documentation, and contribute to project schedules using MS Project.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and the ability to work autonomously while handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.