SGS

Project Engineer - Intern

Suwanee, GA, United States · On-site · Full-time

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  • EmployerSGS
  • LocationSuwanee, GA, 30024, United States
  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Project Engineer Intern with an electrical engineering foundation who’s eager to apply classroom theory to real-world projects. You’ll be immersed in hands-on design evaluation, testing, and compliance processes while supporting cross-functional teams on active client projects. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about energy systems, electrical safety, and engineering problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist project engineers in planning, executing, and documenting test programs for electrical and electronic products.
  • Support circuit analysis, schematic review, and construction verification of prototypes and test samples.
  • Conduct data collection, validation, and reporting using laboratory instruments (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc.).
  • Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations under engineering supervision.
  • Help prepare technical documentation, project reports, and compliance checklists (e.g., UL, IEC, or CSA standards).
  • Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and quality teams to track progress and maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards.
  • Engage in safety and process improvement initiatives within the engineering lab or testing environment.
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  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
  • Basic understanding of circuit theory, control systems, and electrical safety principles.
  • Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Suite,AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Altium (preferred).
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

  • Gain exposure to real-world project engineering and testing workflows.
  • Understand the fundamentals of compliance, standards, and certification processes (UL/IEC/CSA).
  • Develop skills in technical reporting, test data analysis, and engineering documentation.
  • Build professional confidence in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder communication.

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $19.00 to $26.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close November 2, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • SeniorityEntry level
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