Project Engineering Intern

Job Description

Project Engineering Intern | GenPark

The Tone:
This is an internship at GenPark, located in San Diego, CA (Hybrid Work Model). GenPark is an innovative discovery platform that revolutionizes global commerce using Intelligent Brand and User Agents. The company leverages AI-driven personalized content, interactive agents, and immersive video to connect consumers with tailored products and experiences, specifically empowering brands to engage and convert Gen Z audiences worldwide. This role is an exciting internship designed to provide robust hands-on experience in engineering principles and practical project management, contributing to critical projects and gaining valuable exposure to product development and deployment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid, San Diego, CA
• Mission: This intern will contribute to critical projects by applying engineering principles and practical project management, gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Planning: Assist actively in project planning activities, contributing to the development of project timelines, resource allocation, and strategy.
• Engineering Support: Provide comprehensive support for various engineering initiatives, working closely with senior engineers and technical teams.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including product, design, and development, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Progress Tracking: Contribute to tracking project progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and proposing solutions to ensure project objectives are met on schedule and within scope.
• Documentation: Participate in the documentation of project specifications, progress reports, and engineering insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related degree program, with a demonstrated understanding of Project Planning processes and methodologies, and basic knowledge or foundational experience in Electrical Engineering concepts and their practical applications.
• Experience: Strong Project Management Skills, including excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Skills: Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and clear articulation of ideas; A proactive attitude with a strong ability to work collaboratively, contribute positively to a team environment, and take initiative.
• Bonus: Availability for flexible work in a hybrid setting, with the ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA, as required.