Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About ServiceTrade:
ServiceTrade is a leading SaaS (Software as a Service) company specializing in transforming the fire protection, life safety, and mechanical industries. Founded in 2012, it serves over 1,300 contractors, supporting them in increasing profits and handling increased workloads amidst skilled labor shortages. The platform helps contractors improve service and project operations, boost technician productivity, enhance sales of service and inspection agreements, and cultivate stronger customer loyalty. Its impact is significant: over 10% of commercial or industrial buildings in the US are serviced by contractors using ServiceTrade, managing 13 million equipment assets and invoicing over $7.5 billion in service-related commerce. The company’s focus is on empowering its customers to grow their businesses, employ more workers, and deliver greater value to their clients. ServiceTrade has transitioned from a startup to a scale-up, maintaining a dynamic and energetic work environment while expanding its operations and strategic planning.
Job Description: Engineering Intern
ServiceTrade seeks a motivated Engineering Intern to contribute to its software applications (web and mobile) supporting a diverse portfolio. This in-office internship (Durham, NC headquarters) offers hands-on experience in software design principles, process analysis, problem-solving, and process improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities: The intern will collaborate within an agile environment, applying their education to real-world engineering challenges. They will contribute to projects engaging various computer science specialties, gaining exposure to a range of tasks and responsibilities within a growing software company. The role demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational and time management capabilities, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential, along with an interest in business process improvement and a willingness to learn.
Technical Skills Preferred: Proficiency with source-code editors, version control systems, repositories, multiple programming languages, testing and debugging tools. A background in computer science, data analytics, or a related field is required.
Internship Details: This is a 9-week paid internship (June 2nd – August 1st), offering a competitive hourly pay ($23/hr), a company-issued laptop, and 40 hours of weekly work. Interns participate in company activities (volunteering, ServiceTrade Dayz), intern-specific events (Lunch-n-Learns, team building), and gain exposure to senior leadership and networking opportunities.
