Reports to: Manager of Engineering

Why us?... Who we are

We've committed ourselves to be Best Small Business to Work For in South Florida!

Florida Power House was founded more than fifteen years ago as a family-owned and operated business intending to provide gas generators and solar power systems installers and services. Until this day, Florida Power House has been keeping South Florida’s lights on for nearly 15 years!

Our Mission is to provide reliable and consistent Quality of Work and commitment to customers that have chosen FPH for their Generator Installations, Maintenance, and Gas Contractor Services.

Who are you? ... The Opportunity in Brief

Do you have a healthy obsession with excellence and growth?

Are you the one that looks at a task or process and asks, "How can I reduce the time it takes to complete by 30% or eliminate the need for it completely?" and moves forward to test and implement?

Are you looking forward to incorporating academic knowledge into hands-on work?

We're looking for an Engineering Intern with great attention to detail and willingness, a solid foundation in electrical engineering knowledge, good communication, and interpersonal skills, and an aptitude for learning. This internship will be the perfect opportunity to receive on-the-job training and to put your educational background to good use.

The internship is in-office, and will generally accommodate your schedule. The expected hours per week are 20-30 and created around your academic schedule.

The intern will be working within a growing Engineering department, in a role that requires excellent critical thinking/problem-solving skills, data analysis. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn from others and be an expert self-manager. Ready to take on the opportunity?

What you’ll do and Learn ... Areas of Impact

• Building permit packages.
• Record information from the permits on our construction administration software.
• Further on, as you grow knowledge, AutoCAD and drafting electrical plans would be included.
• Assist in office and administrative tasks for the engineering department.
• Gaining a thorough understanding of city permitting procedures.
• Day trips with electrical installs team to see the results of your input
• Learn and administer our construction project management software
• Use tools in a way that allows you to identify continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to be successful...

Education:

• Junior or Senior Preferred working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Construction engineering required.
• 3.0 GPA Min.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a big plus
• Beyond traditional schooling, the ideal candidate will have Electrical comprehension and ready to contribute to overall business growth. Your voice will have an impact here.

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of electrical and/or mechanical experience (internship, co-op, part/full-time work exp., volunteering, etc.) preferred. Experience in an electrical or mechanical company is a big plus.

Technical Skill: Interns must be able to access a personal computer to work, and be knowledgeable of MS Office Suite, Google Suite.

• Software: Knowledge or previous experience with project management software is desired.
• Able, willing, and excited to quickly learn, master, and apply knowledge in new software
• Be able to maximize the use of all technology available to perform all functions of the role to the needs of the business
• Effective project management knowledge and skills.

Character + Soft Skills: Successful interns will be focused, self-motivated, and intellectually curious with a demonstrated ability to analyze, and optimize.

• Will Volunteer readily; undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
• Confidence, skill, and patience to be able to effectively communicate solutions, vision, and values to team members, partners, and client base.

What else? General Information, Benefits, + Perks

• The internship is paid $10/hr.
• Work on-site in an office environment. Opportunities to work remotely some days.
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. without assistance or sponsorship from the Company.
• Mentorship tailored to your goals. On the job training and personal & professional development available
• We take care of and look after our people.
• Down to Earth leadership that is family-owned and hands-on.
• We ask for and care about your opinion. You have an active voice here.
• We are personable, high-energy, and very team-oriented.

Does all of this align with your personal why and purpose? If interested, we invite qualified, fun, friendly, professional, and hard-working applicants to please apply without hesitation. Join us, the future workplace awaits!