About the role#
This internship program trains students and recent graduates for careers as Federal employees within the Air Force Civilian Service. You will receive developmental opportunities and training to build your skills as an engineer. This is a full-time, on-site role with a rolling application period.
What you'll do#
- Perform engineering assignments as phases of broader projects.
- Utilize computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and project tracking software.
- Participate in design work for construction, renovations, and facility improvements.
- Prepare architect and engineer statements of work.
- Coordinate projects with other engineering disciplines and architects.
- Perform construction management, base development, or operations and maintenance functions.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules.
- Maintain current certifications.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- Currently enrolled student or a graduate who finished within the last 2 years (or 6 years for veterans).
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Registration for Selective Service (if male).
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
- Willingness to serve a one-year probationary period.
Location & details#
This role is on-site at various locations including Little Rock, AR; Beale, March, and Travis, CA; Patrick and Tyndall, FL; Moody and Robins, GA; Hanscom, MA; Andrews, MD; Offutt, NE; McGuire, NJ; Kirtland, NM; Nellis, NV; Altus, OK; and Warren, WY.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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