Engineering Internship

About the role

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones. SMSI is looking for a summer intern to support our Engineering department in a full-time capacity. The intern will work closely with our engineering staff and assist with client projects. The intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical training, mentoring from professional staff, and working within a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers on the design and development of systems or structures.
• Creating models using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software or other design tools.
• Gathering and analyzing data related to engineering projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Preparing design calculations, requisitions, specifications, manuals, and user guides.
• Maintaining project files and updating records as needed.
• Helping manage or track project schedules and timelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as other engineering departments or production.
• Gaining practical experience and technical skills by working alongside experienced engineers.
• Seeking feedback on performance to improve technical expertise and understanding of the field.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• The candidate must have an active Real ID driver’s license for badging and onboarding.

Qualifications

Students must be enrolled in an engineering program at an ABET accredited engineering school with the goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Students must be entering their Junior, or Senior, year in school beginning fall of 2027; or be enrolled in an engineering master’s program.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands
• Solve problems independently with some direction
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Positive attitude and a good work ethic
• Self-motivated to meet deadlines
• Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrates drive to achieve goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel and Outlook

Schedule

The internship will run from May of 2027 – August of 2027.