Seeking a Junior Engineer Intern, responsible for assisting engineering analysis/design for transportation and transit related projects; project management assistance; business development assistance, technical writing, and other assignments. Job duties include engineering/technical support; business development and marketing assistance; project management support including scheduling; office operations, report writing, and other relevant tasks. Work experience in transportation, public transport, mass transit, or related engineering fields is a plus. The applicant must be motivated to forge and manage client relationships, promote corporate brand, and deliver quality results that meet clients' expectations. 

This candidate must be a quick learner, detail-oriented and able to perform technical tasks under supervision, having strong organizational and interpersonal communications skills to confer with employees at all levels within the organization and work closely with client counterparts.  

Responsibilities 

• Engineering – provide relevant engineering and technical support to projects in transportation, transit, and public infrastructure industries. 

• Liaison to public agencies and other consulting firms - establish and maintain close relationships with key staff at Public Agencies and consulting firms. Identify and help pursue opportunities for business development. 

• Marketing - monitor client websites for future opportunities, research business inquiries with Clients, prepare statements of qualifications, expression of interests, proposals, and other marketing materials. 

Requirements/Qualifications 

• College student or graduate student working towards electrical, mechanical, civil or related engineering degrees. 

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is preferred. 

• Engineering project, company, or marketing experience a plus. 

• Experience on rail or other transit related projects a plus. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Able to work independently and possess superior interpersonal skills. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, MicroStation, engineering, project scheduling/management, and related business management software. 

• Must be computer literate and have mid or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

• Must be organized and detail oriented. 

Location 

Fullerton, CA 

Thank you for your interest in VAI! Challenging yet rewarding opportunities are available throughout the U.S. We are proud of the talented staff we provide for project assignments and welcome highly qualified, dedicated individuals to apply. 

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, embracing the principle that all applicants (regardless of age, race, nationality, gender, religion, lifestyles and physical disabilities) are treated equally and given the same opportunities in our recruiting, hiring, promotion and business development practices. We recruit from a diverse market those individuals who possess the talent and skill sets required to meet the high standards and core values we are known for. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and we offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees.