Project Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for a Summer 2027 Project Engineer Intern at our Fairfield, Ohio location. This intern has the opportunity for 1:1 training and mentorship from a current Project Engineer, and will gain hands on experience supporting them throughout an impactful 10-weeks. This will provide great exposure to the Energy Management world within a Fortune 500 company. The Project Engineer's role includes coordinating and preparing technical documentation to build a prefabricated modular datacenter solution according to customer requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to support Project Engineers with great attention to detail, understanding of time constraints, and proper documentation. 

What will you do?

• Work with a project engineer to understand the design documents, specifications, references, and project scope.
• Identify, review, collect, verify and store all project technical documents as they are available during projects.
• Maintain the general project files (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sharepoint etc)
• Develop approval and fabrication drawings to meet customer scope
• Perform change management for design documents and customer submittals.
• Perform QC during the integration phase to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Prepare final documentation for the project including (as built drawings, certificates, O&M documents, Spare Part lists).
• Coordinate handover of design packages to factory for construction.

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, upperclassman preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical details to various project stakeholders in clear verbal and written form.
• Ability to learn and understand various disciplines outside of your current skillset.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and team members with various skillsets with varying level of experience.
• Strong systems mindset and eagerness to learn how all elements of the system work together to develop the overall solution.
• Ability to coordinate project documentation from electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural discipline to meet customer requirements and production constraints.
• Local to Fairfield, Ohio

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

What's in it for me:

• Hands-on experience supporting real projects that impact customers and business outcomes
• Mentorship from professionals who are committed to helping you grow and succeed
• A welcoming, collaborative team culture where learning is encouraged and contributions matter
• A meaningful opportunity to explore your career interests and build skills that set you up for success

Start your professional journey with a team that's ready to invest in your future — apply today!

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