Project Engineering Intern

Job Purpose:

 

The Project Engineering Intern supports engineering and project management teams by assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of technical projects. This role provides hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real-world challenges, while contributing to project documentation, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern will gain exposure to industry practices, develop problem-solving skills, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other. 

• Assist with Project Tasks: Support project engineers in planning and tracking assigned activities.
• Data Collection: Gather project information (costs, schedules, risks) to help the team make decisions.
• Documentation Support: Help prepare and update project documents such as schedules, reports, and change requests.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams to understand project requirements and share updates.
• Schedule Tracking: Monitor project milestones and flag delays or issues to the project engineer.
• Problem-Solving Support: Contribute ideas and assist in troubleshooting project challenges under guidance.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in small projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, or enhance quality.
• Reporting: Help prepare simple reports and presentations to communicate project progress.
• Learning & Development: Actively engage in meetings, ask questions, and build understanding of project management practices.
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

 

Working Conditions:

 

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures.  Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. 

 

Physical requirements

 

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings. Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time. Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc…

Qualifications

Qualifications/Characteristics:

• Completed at least two years (three years preferred) toward a BS in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred) or more (preferred Aerospace, Composites, Mechanical or equivalent)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel) to enable the creation of work instruction and other production documentation.
• Capability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, with a basic understanding
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software a plus (SolidWorks, AutoCad, etc.)
• Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
• Problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Effective communication.
• Well organized and disciplined.
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions.