Project Engineer Intern

Summary

The Project Engineering Intern supports engineering and operations teams on mechanical and electrical projects across the company. This role is designed to provide hands‑on learning through exposure to real projects, field work, and engineering documentation while working under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers.

The intern will assist with planning, documentation, field observations, and coordination activities, gaining experience in engineering standards, safety practices, and environmental compliance. This position offers a mix of office and field experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Essential duties may vary according to region, division, area, and/or assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist engineers and project managers with planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering tasks
• Support the preparation and organization of engineering documents, drawings, and project files
• Help gather technical information for projects, including equipment data and vendor information
• Participate in meetings with internal teams, contractors, and vendors as an observer or note‑taker
• Assist with reviewing drawings, schematics, and basic engineering plans
• Support field activities by observing equipment installation, setup, and testing under supervision
• Help ensure work follows safety guidelines, company standards, and basic regulatory requirements
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and simple troubleshooting tasks
• Learn and follow company safety policies and customer communication guidelines
  
  

Required Knowledge

• Basic understanding of engineering principles (mechanical, chemical, environmental, or electrical)
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings with guidance
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn AutoCAD or other engineering software
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
• Possess ingenuity, creative imagination, and original thought to effectively solve customer issues, employee issues, improve company technology, and develop new services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and be able to pass all site specific facility, company and industry tests.
• Possess a current, valid driver license from state of residency and valid proof of insurance. The candidate or employee must provide his or her motor vehicle record from the state of residency and must be insurable by the Envent Corporation insurance provider.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, or related field), or recent graduate. No prior industry experience required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have the ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment.
• Must be able to work in the field, performing the duties of a technican when called upon.
• Must be able to, on occasion, arrive early or stay late to accomplish a given task. Especially during a project execution on a customer jobsite.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking/traveling to multiple locations throughout the day.
• Ability to interact professionally and competently with widely variable internal customers and personnel.
• Must be responsive to calls and emails, both in the office and while in the field.
• Must work with a sense of urgency and have excellent follow-up skills.
• Analytical, general management, people, and computer skills.
• Excellent language and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The candidate must be able to pass all site specific facility, company and industry tests.
• Effective negotiating and listening skills.
• Ability to be persistent, patient, creative, and flexible.
• Ability to maintain a high energy level.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to assemble information from a variety of sources.
• Possess self motivation, be responsible and assertive, solve problems, work and achieve agreed upon assigned tasks with little or no supervision and a high degree of common sense.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Associate must maintain a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS /WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require a mixture of office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand and walk in an office setting and/or on a field site and communicate on a telephone while meeting with others. The Associate may be exposed to the typical weather events such as rain, cold spells, heat waves, and other common weather patterns observed through the United States. The Associate frequently is required to sit at a desk, use fingers to operate a computer keyboard, reach for papers or books with hands and arms, climb a ladder or balance on a roof, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to operate or troubleshoot equipment. The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate may work in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals common to an active site – appropriate PPE is provided and required.