What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Engineering Intern position at Volkert Inc?
Do you want to explore your career field? Are we the road to your future? We are accepting applications for our Energy Engineering Interns. This position will be based out of our Lexington, KY office. We do not offer relocation or housing assistance.
This position is for undergraduate students majoring in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Materials Engineering, or minoring in Mapping and GIS. Our program is offered during the summer but may also be considered throughout fall or spring semester depending on office needs and resources.
What you’ll be doing:
- Explore the energy industry and test your skills with real world problems and solutions
- Learn systems, processes, and best practices
- Receive a project assignment or job duties that are related to your major
- Learn business and office etiquette
- Understand safety procedures and gain field experience on site visits with our team
- Present your project or experience to leadership at the end of your internship
What you need to have:
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
- Minimum of Sophomore standing is recommended
- High school graduate with Freshman standing may be considered if involved in a STEM or leadership program
- Have a cumulative 2.50 undergraduate GPA
- Be enrolled in a degree seeking program related to a degree field below:
- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mapping and GIS (Minor)
- Preference to work 40 hours per week (plus overtime, if necessary)
- At a minimum, 30 hours per week during the summer
- Hours may vary during the spring or fall semester (10 – 20 hours per week)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- Valid driver’s license
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Why Volkert?
Volkert is an employee owned, Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.
Key Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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