Student Intern (Designer 1)

Pike Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a candidate to support Engineering initiatives in Pittsburgh. The role includes managing projects, maintaining documentation, and working collaboratively within teams. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with enrollment in an accredited college. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are vital for success. This position offers a chance to engage in various engineering projects within a family-oriented workplace that values safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering initiatives and projects.
• Assist in the management of small capital and/or expense projects.
• Create project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Special projects or assignments
• Maintenance of spreadsheets 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

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family‑oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

The Team

Engineering

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.