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Meade Engineering, Inc. ยท 1 month ago

Internship Program Manager (Contract)

Meade Engineering is a full-service design firm specializing in innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a highly organized Internship Program Manager to design, coordinate, and execute their inaugural Engineering Internship Program for Summer 2026.

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Responsibilities

Design and finalize the structure, timeline, and curriculum for Meade's inaugural Engineering Internship Program
Collaborate with department leaders and subject matter experts to define weekly rotational assignments, learning objectives, and department-specific deliverables
Develop a 12-week schedule that integrates technical learning, team-building activities, and professional development sessions
Establish documentation, templates, and guidelines for intern onboarding, feedback, and program evaluation
Partner with HR and hiring managers during intern recruitment and selection to ensure alignment between candidate profiles and program objectives
Create and communicate program materials and orientation content to prepare internal teams for hosting interns
Serve as the primary point of contact, mentor, and manager for all program participants, fostering engagement and professional growth
Coordinate logistics for intern onboarding, orientation, rotations, and weekly activities
Facilitate regular check-ins, monitor progress, and address scheduling or logistical adjustments in real time
Partner with department leaders to ensure rotation learning objectives are met and intern contributions are meaningful
Manage weekly touchpoints, pulse checks, and learning sessions across all interns
Oversee planning and execution of social, networking, and team-building activities
Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the capstone project, including final presentations to Meade's Executive Leadership Team
Track participation, feedback, and performance outcomes to evaluate program success and inform recommendations for future sessions
Conduct post-program evaluations with interns and department leaders
Compile and present a final summary report outlining successes, challenges, and recommendations for Meade's future internship programs
Document all program assets, schedules, and templates for transition to internal HR/L&D ownership

Qualification

Program managementProject managementOrganizational skillsInternship program designHR systems familiarityCommunication skillsAdaptabilityFacilitation skillsPresentation skills

Required

5+ years of experience in program management, university relations, or early-career development (engineering or technical industry preferred)
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage with executives, interns, and team members at all levels
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute structured programming with measurable outcomes
Highly adaptable and resourceful, able to adjust quickly to real-time needs and maintain program momentum
Comfortable working independently and managing both strategic design and tactical execution

Preferred

Experience designing or managing internship or rotational programs in a technical or professional services environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or a related field
Background working with engineers or STEM students preferred
Familiarity with HR or project management systems (e.g., Asana, Monday, or similar)
Strong facilitation and presentation skills; able to lead engaging sessions for both students and professionals

Company

Meade Engineering, Inc.

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As a leading engineering firm, we specialize in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for data center builders, cloud providers, and developers of large construction projects.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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