Project Engineer Intern
SUMMARY
Project Engineering Intern will providing support and assistance to the project engineering team in various aspects of project management and engineering activities.
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Mentor: Project Engineer Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.
Project Planning and Coordination: Assist in creating project plans, timelines, and schedules.
Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
Documentation: Help in maintaining project documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and other relevant records.
Ensure accurate and organized documentation for future reference.
Research and Analysis: Conduct research to gather relevant information and data for projects.
Assist in analyzing data to support decision-making and problem-solving.
Design and Development Support: Aid in the design and development of project components, systems, or products.
Work with engineering teams to create prototypes, models, or simulations.
Problem Solving: Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during project development.
Propose potential solutions and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing project-related data and performance metrics.
Contribute to the preparation of progress reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Process Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify areas for optimization and propose innovative solutions.
Learning and Development: Actively engage in learning opportunities to develop technical and project management skills.
Seek guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Health and Safety: Adhere to company safety protocols and promote a safe working environment by following established procedures and guidelines.
Software and Tools: Utilize relevant software tools and systems, such as project management software, CAD software, and data analysis tools, to support project activities.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by project managers or supervisors to contribute to the overall success of projects.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED:
Engineering Standards Creation
Manage the creation of engineering standards.
Help create project engineering standards.
Drive completion of 10 standards.
Automate Project Management Process
Learn and master Project Management process to determine what can be automated.
Assist in integrating software systems or tools to streamline processes.
Contribute to the development of dashboards or decision support systems.
Project Management Support
Assist project managers in creating and updating project plans, schedules, and budgets for 2-3 small projects.
Contribute to project progress tracking, milestone reporting, and risk assessments.
Support communication and coordination among project team members.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS
An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or other engineering disciplines if applicable.
SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Summer internships will begin mid-May and end mid-August (flexible)
Intern schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday (hours are flexible based on availability)
Hourly wage ranges from $18 to $23