2027 Project Assistant - Summer Internship
United States - Internship
Project Assistant – Summer Internship
KLH Engineers is seeking a Project Assistant in our Pittsburgh PA office for a summer internship opportunity. This position is designed for a college student interested in gaining hands-on experience in the civil and environmental engineering industry, particularly in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal engineering.
This internship provides an opportunity to see how engineering projects move from concept to completion. You'll gain exposure to real municipal and infrastructure projects while developing practical skills that can help prepare you for a career in civil or environmental engineering. The Project Assistant will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, contribute to ongoing projects, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to real projects in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
KLH Engineers has been serving municipal and private clients since 1982. This internship provides students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on engineering experience, and contribute to meaningful projects while developing skills that will help prepare them for a career in the engineering industry.
KLH Engineers is seeking a Project Assistant in our Pittsburgh PA office for a summer internship opportunity. This position is designed for a college student interested in gaining hands-on experience in the civil and environmental engineering industry, particularly in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal engineering.
This internship provides an opportunity to see how engineering projects move from concept to completion. You'll gain exposure to real municipal and infrastructure projects while developing practical skills that can help prepare you for a career in civil or environmental engineering. The Project Assistant will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, contribute to ongoing projects, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to real projects in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers and project managers with active water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal engineering projects
- Assist with project research, data collection, and organization
- Support engineers with project documentation, reports, and technical materials
- Assist with fieldwork and site visits as needed
- Help review and organize project information and records
- Assist with the preparation of plans, specifications, and other project materials
- Participate in project meetings and gain exposure to client and municipal interactions
- Perform other project-related tasks as assigned
- Learn and apply engineering principles, standards, and industry practices
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Completed at least one year of college coursework
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Previous CAD experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
KLH Engineers has been serving municipal and private clients since 1982. This internship provides students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on engineering experience, and contribute to meaningful projects while developing skills that will help prepare them for a career in the engineering industry.
