Engineering Intern

 

Purpose:

The Engineering Intern will work closely with our team of Engineers, Sales, and field staff to support Maxim’s fleet of rental equipment and undertake special engineering and research projects.  Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Intern will assist in assessing project requirements, developing technical drawings, advance analysis techniques and databases and support documentation for equipment installations and lift plans. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering practices and project execution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Assist in reviewing project drawings and plans to perform calculations.

·        Support the development of crane layouts and rigging details for crane lifts in private, commercial, and industrial settings.

·        Use AutoCAD or similar drafting software to create 2D design documents and 3D models under the guidance of senior team members.

·        Assist in preparing documentation for customers, including project plans and progress updates.

·        Perform ground bearing pressure calculations for track-mounted and outrigger-based cranes, as directed.

·        Provide general support to the engineering team for drafting, design work, and analysis tasks.

·        Perform other duties or tasks as assigned to support project needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or technical degree.

 

Experience:

• Previous internship, co-op experience, or project-related coursework is a plus but not required.

Skills/Knowledge:

 

• Basic understanding of applied geometry and statics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to AutoCAD (2D) or similar drafting software; 3D modeling experience is a plus.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and apply engineering principles in a real-world setting.

Other:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.  Limited travel is expected to visit project sites and observe or supervise equipment installations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.