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Project Engineering Intern

San Jose, CA

Want to disrupt one of the largest industries in the world? Fortera is a Materials Technology Company headquartered in Silicon Valley focused on paving the way to zero CO2 cement. The technology is inspired by nature and directly converts CO2 into a replacement for ordinary cement, turning a problem into a product. With over 100,000 hours of R&D, 10+ years of real-world product demonstration, and Fortera’s first small commercial plant operational, Fortera is growing the team to commercialize globally. Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change. Visit www.forteraglobal.com for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fortera is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineering Intern to support project engineering and enterprise information management initiatives. This internship contributes to a strategic initiative focused on evaluating and preparing enterprise project data to enable the development of an enterprise data lake and AI-enabled information interface.

The intern will work closely with project engineers, project managers, and digital transformation leaders to review and organize technical documentation, assess data quality and structure, and support the development of standardized information workflows. The work helps ensure project and engineering data can be efficiently aggregated, structured, and leveraged to support advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

 

Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our San Jose office. Applicants should be able to relocate independently, as relocation support is not offered.

 

This internship program is designed for students who will continue their academic studies following the internship and are seeking hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering and digital transformation projects.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review and evaluate engineering and project documentation to identify data sources, formats, and structure
  • Support the assessment and preparation of enterprise project data for integration into a centralized data lake architecture
  • Assist in organizing and structuring technical information to improve accessibility, traceability, and consistency across projects
  • Collaborate with project engineers and project managers to map existing information workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Contribute to the development of standardized data structures, naming conventions, and documentation practices
  • Support initiatives to improve information governance, data quality, and metadata documentation
  • Assist in preparing documentation and process guides to support long-term adoption of improved data management practices

 

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Exposure to enterprise data architecture, data lakes, and AI-driven information systems
  • Experience working with engineering documentation, project information systems, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Participation in cross-functional collaboration between engineering, project management, and data strategy teams
  • Practical experience in data organization, information governance, and process improvement within an engineering environment

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of study in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar technical discipline) by the start of the internship
  • Internship eligibility: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an academic program at the start of the internship and have at least one academic term (quarter or semester) remaining following the internship period
  • Strong interest in project systems, technical workflows, and process improvement
  • Ability to understand, evaluate, and organize technical engineering information and project deliverables
  • Problem-solving mindset with curiosity and interest in operational efficiency
  • Ability to translate technical information into clear documentation
  • Team-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with structured data analysis

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience or coursework in project management, systems engineering, or quality management
  • Experience with document management systems or project information systems
  • Candidates with both an MBA and an Engineering degree (completed or in progress)

 

COMPENSATION:

The hourly range for this internship is $25.00 - $30.00.

Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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