College Intern - Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

Summary: Port of Seattle is seeking a College Intern for their Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Mechanical Engineering team. The intern will assist with daily operations, including researching mechanical systems and managing infrastructure projects, while gaining exposure to airport mechanical control systems. Responsibilities: - Research record documents such as plans, specifications, and technical reports to verify existing equipment and infrastructure locations and capacities - Assist in developing and managing infrastructure projects - Field verification and testing involving mechanical areas, ramp, construction sites, and equipment rooms - Edit drawings and Excel spreadsheets for existing mechanical systems throughout SEA Airport - Assist in gathering and formatting historical information to be used for the preparation of facility master record drawings - Compile asset management data (location, condition, nameplate data) and verify against existing asset management database - Exposure to airport mechanical control systems Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a mechanical engineering program or related field - Ability to effectively process technical information in a fast-paced environment - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to organize fairly large amounts of data and stay focused when working on large data sets - Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate in writing and in-person with various Port of Seattle employees - Skill with Microsoft Office products, with a strong emphasis in Excel - Ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AutoCAD - Interest in facility infrastructure systems - Previous exposure to design and/or construction processes Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Technical Documentation Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration Benefits: Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid., Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential., Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced., Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.