Student Intern - Civil/Structural

United Grid Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated student intern to support a wide range of engineering initiatives. Duties include maintaining databases, preparing training materials, and assisting with small capital and expense projects under supervision.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. You will work in a team environment, while also handling independent tasks and learning to manage multiple priorities using MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; candidate must be currently enrolled in 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.
• Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide variety of projects to support Engineering initiatives and projects.
• 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 thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED; enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview:

Duties include a wide variety of activities to support Engineering initiatives and projects.

Duties & 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.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is 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.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company