Project Management Engineer Intern – Plug Power

Project Management Engineer Intern

About the internship: 

  • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all Plug Power products
  • Assist Project engineers / Managers on their ongoing projects or initiatives.
  • Assist in preparation of processes, templates, tools, applications related to Project management with guidance from senior level engineers or managers.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining project documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and progress reports.
  • Learn how to organize and manage project-related documents efficiently
  • Ability to independently set up experiments and monitor progress
  • Understand Projects / engineering concepts and how to appropriately apply them in day to day projects
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers, architects, and other professionals.
  • Communicate effectively and participate in team meetings to understand project goals and objectives.
  • Contribute to ensuring that engineering deliverables meet quality standards and comply with project requirements.
  • Learn about safety protocols and regulatory compliance in the context of project execution.
  • Ability to critically analyze data in terms of system performance and reliability
  • Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Project Summary:

  • Understand the Role and Responsibilities of Project Management Discipline:
  • Develop a clear understanding of the role played by the Project Management discipline and the associated responsibilities.
  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of the complete project management process, encompassing initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, along with an understanding of the project life cycle.
  • Familiarize with Project Schedule Preparation /Project Planning. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for preparing project schedules and developing robust project plans.
  • Understand Stakeholder Management and emphasize the importance of building and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders.
  • Get overview on Procurement Management / Quality aspects for Project, Cost and Financials overview
  • Actively seek opportunities for professional development, such as attending training sessions or workshops.

Who can apply: 

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related program
  • Must have reliable transportation to the office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Background/experience with statistical analysis
  • Possess solid hands-on approach to problem-solving
  • Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent follow-through 
  • Must be driven and self-motivated
  • Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Additional information

Pay Rate:

$20.07 – $26.90

Number of openings

N/A

About Company

Plug Power Inc. is an American company engaged in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems that replace conventional batteries in equipment and vehicles powered by electricity. The company is headquartered in Latham, New York, and has facilities in Spokane, Washington, and Rochester, New York.

Plug Power’s GenDrive system integrates fuel cells manufactured by both Plug Power and Ballard Power Systems and incorporates a hydrogen storage system that allows the system to “recharge” in a matter of minutes as opposed to several hours for lead-acid batteries. It allows hydrogen-powered forklifts to run at a constant steady power. GenDrive units occupy the same space designed for conventional batteries.