Hybrid Summer Engineering Intern

at Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

• Job title: Summer Engineering Intern
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $18 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pittston, United States

About the role

• Engineering intern supporting construction engineering projects in the office and field for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Seasonal assistant to construction engineers in various tasks and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Engineering staff on a seasonal basis.
• Works involves providing assistance to construction engineers in the location, design or inspection of various engineering projects.
• Participates and assists with various construction engineering projects, both in the office and in the field.
• Reviews roadway, bridge, and traffic construction criteria.
• Reads and interprets inspection/testing reports, engineering drawings/specifications and various maps, including topographic maps.
• Assists construction inspection, field measurement, and/or quantification of various project related items required for the construction of the project.
• Attends meeting, workshops, and professional development trainings on various aspects of organizational business policies and procedures.
• Performs departmental documentation and administrative tasks as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professional associates, supervisors, and engineering firms.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Must be currently enrolled into their sophomore, junior or senior year of a post-secondary educational program and be majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering for the upcoming fall semester.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.