About the role#
The Engineering Intern supports Power Systems Sales personnel with vendor transactions, parts orders, and shipping. You will assist with switchgear and panel retrofit projects while coordinating the paperwork needed to facilitate sales. This is a paid, part-time, on-site role based in Richmond, Virginia.
What you'll do#
- Assist with switchgear and panel retrofit projects.
- Coordinate and process sales paperwork.
- Handle parts orders and shipping tasks.
- Support Power Systems Sales personnel with vendor transactions.
- Promote a positive customer experience.
- Uphold company values of integrity, commitment, excellence, and teamwork.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in a 4-year engineering degree program.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow them during assembly.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for reading, modifying, and preparing drawings.
- Experience with Adobe, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Ability to use the internet for research.
- Skills to organize, control, and archive documentation.
- Self-starter mindset capable of working with limited supervision.
- Customer service skills.
- Physical ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds and perform tasks like reaching, climbing, or kneeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Carter Machinery
Carter Machinery is a privately held company founded in 1952. Based in Salem, Virginia, it operates as an authorized Caterpillar dealer. The company maintains over 30 locations and employs approximately 3,000 people. It provides equipment and support services to customers in sectors such as construction, mining, forestry, and power generation.
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