Intern (Wastewater)

About the Role

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern for its Homestead, PA office. This temporary position offers a duration of approximately 3 months, with potential for additional schedules and up to 40 hours per week. The role is designed to provide professional development through college education and related experience in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in water/wastewater process and pipeline design projects for private and municipal clients.
• Assist in Civil Engineering design and calculations for water, wastewater, and stormwater components of Land Development projects.
• Participate in technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
• Complete permit applications.
• Field work may include water sampling, site inspection, and construction administration support, including completing field observation reports.
• Prepare plans utilizing AutoDesk Civil 3D.
• Assist a team of engineers and project managers with Civil and Environmental designs and permitting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Technically focused with strong leadership potential.
• Developed technical, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports, 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.
• Required mathematical skills commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced.
• Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering (preferably Civil or Environmental) within an accredited college or university.
• No experience required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Moderate noise level.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.