About the role#
GAI Consultants, Inc. is hiring a mechanical engineering student to join the Power & Industry team. You will assist engineers and project managers with daily tasks to support power and industrial projects. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. The role is on-site and involves occasional travel to local project sites.
What you'll do#
- Assist with day-to-day project tasks to support successful delivery.
- Prepare specification packages and mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Create mechanical design and analysis calculations, models, and written reports.
- Coordinate and develop client proposals and estimates.
- Apply engineering principles to support the design of Power & Industry projects.
- Perform complex tasks by following established processes.
- Work under the direction of lead engineers and project managers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a mechanical engineering program at the Junior or Senior level at an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical reports, journals, and regulations.
- Willingness to learn new software and programs specific to the mechanical engineering industry.
- Attention to detail and a team-focused mindset.
- Experience with drafting programs, specifically AutoCAD and Revit, is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary (3-month duration).
- Compensation: Paid position.
About GAI Consultants, Inc.
GAI Consultants is a civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm. Founded in 1958, the company maintains its headquarters in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm provides services to clients in the transportation, power, development, government, and industrial sectors.
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