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Secretariat · 10 hours ago

Intern, Engineering Sciences (Summer 2026)

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm specializing in legal, risk, and regulatory matters. As an Engineering Sciences Intern, you will support failure investigations and analyses across various industries, contributing to complex engineering challenges and collaborating with a team of experts.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting hands-on failure investigations including

Comparison of as-built and existing conditions with the design

Performing field and laboratory testing

Assisting with field inspections

Performing calculations

Researching and data analysis

Reviewing, sorting, and summarizing relevant documentation

Drafting supporting verbiage for reports

Helping with the creation of demonstratives

Analyzing technical reports offered by others, and developing concurring and rebuttal positions

Assisting with client communications in all time zones

Developing positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients

Demonstrating excellent analytical skills with acute attention to detail to successfully achieve project milestones

Qualification

Material Science EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingProblem SolvingBilingualPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Science/Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a similar designation

Minimum GPA 3.0

Skilled and proficient analytical and problem resolution abilities

Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills

Proficient at technical writing skills to complement analytics

Assimilate relevant information quickly and effectively in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems

Prioritize and manage time and resources with competing priorities and deadlines

Work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions

Passionate desire to join in with, and/or lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint

Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future