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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Summer 2025 Internship (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) - Doylestown, PA in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: SUMME002355 Description
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking current electrical engineering or mechanical engineering students for a Summer 2025 Internship to join our Heavy Movable Structuresteam in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world since 1956. In 2019, Stafford Bandlow Engineering (SBE) officially joined WJE, bringing more than 150 years of combined experience consulting on all aspects of heavy movable structures. At WJE, we spend almost as much time in the field, up close and personal with our projects, as we do in the office. As an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering intern, you will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications primarily related to the electrical systems or machinery for heavy movable structures including movable bridges, rail transit, locks and dams, ferry terminals, and cranes. Responsibilities: Electrical Engineering Interns Assist Project Teams with: On-site movable bridge inspections, condition surveys, and testing Preparation of reports, presentation material, specifications, and test procedures Preparation of drawings and plans associated with electrical power and control systems design for various types of movable bridge projects Development of bridge inspection reports which may include report narratives, calculations, tables, test result analysis Filing, data logging, cleaning, and test area preparation Mechanical Engineering Interns Assist Project Teams with: Inspection of machinery at bridge sites which may include determining wear, alignment, and physical condition of machinery components including bearings, gears, couplings, brakes, shafts, motors, wire ropes, and hydraulic components Preparation of written reports including verification of data, analysis of data, preparation of figures and tables, and content review Preparation of balance calculations associated with the construction of new bridges or rehabilitation of existing bridges Bridge balance testing including the application strain gages and collection of data during bridge operations Design engineering of heavy movable structure projects using CAD and other software tools through project team participation, in-field project experience, and analysis of technical issues Qualifications: Current student with excellent academic standing in junior or senior year of a bachelor's or in a graduate program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence and exceptional attention to detail Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and work ethic Enthusiasm for solving problems and curiosity about how things work Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computers, printers, fax/copy machines, telephone/voice mail systems, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include: Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc. Ability to travel Ability to safely work at hei hts Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle The expected hourly rates for candidates who meet the above criteria range from $25.00 an hour to $36.00 an hour based on education level.
Qualifications
Education Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (preferred) Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor). WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.