Intern

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern to work from our Homestead or Cranberry, PA offices. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment.

This is a temporary position working a full-time 40 hour/week schedule for an approximate 3-month duration. Modified schedules may be considered. The successful candidate must be eligible to work from one of the GAI offices listed. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment.

Job Duties:

• Assist in structural design projects for transportation and transit clients.
• Assist in highway, drainage, and traffic design and calculations for transportation and transit projects. 
• Participates in technical report writing, quantity and cost estimate development, preparation of specifications, and development of structural drawings. 
• Field work may include bridge inspection, working at height, photography and field sketches, field documentation, and report preparation. 
• Prepare plans utilizing Bently Microstation or AutoDesk Civil 3D.  

 As an Engineering Intern, this position is responsible for assisting a team of engineers and project managers with transportation and transit designs. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

Experience:

• This is an entry-level position with no experience required.
• The successful candidate must be enrolled in a civil or structural engineering program at a Junior or Senior level in an accredited college/university.

Education and Training:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree Engineering program within an accredited college or university.
• Must have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with drafting programs, particularly Bently Microstation and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new programs and skills in concrete and steel design.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret specifications, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other staff members.

Mathematical Skills:

• Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.)

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of basic computer systems and software packages. Must be willing to learn.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.