Engineering Intern Job Description
Engineering students may participate in engineering internships with an organization to gain experience. This opportunity is available through companies who work with engineering programs at educational facilities.
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Qualifications
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Most employers require prospective engineering interns to complete three years of an engineering curriculum towards a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university for internship eligibility. Some employers also require a strong grade point average.
Responsibilities
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Under the supervision of one or several professional engineers, an engineering intern performs basic engineer responsibilities such as drafting and design. This may also include basic clerical duties such as filing blueprints and performing research.
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Compensation
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Some employers do not offer compensation for an internship, while others offer an hourly wage. An internship allows engineering students to gain professional experience, college credit and professional employment references. As of August 2010, Indeed.com listed a national average salary of $46,000 per year for engineering interns.
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