Engineering Intern

About Us

Cleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products.  The products that we offer are unique in design, and some include patented features. Products have been developed and tested in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards for high voltage equipment. They are primarily used by investor-owned and public electric utilities and large industrial operations in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation applications.

All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.

Cleaveland/Price’s employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.

Your Goal

We are seeking highly motivated engineering students to join our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams, along with our Engineering Lab, for a summer internship focused on hands‑on, practical experience. This opportunity is well‑suited for individuals looking to apply academic knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges, strengthen technical capabilities, and contribute to meaningful project work.

Interns will gain exposure to active engineering initiatives supported by our on‑site engineeriong laboratory and full production team, where products are fabricated and assembled in-house. Participants will work alongside experienced, tenured engineers in a collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a mentor or experienced engineer, you will:

• Apply engineering fundamentals to support design, testing, and analysis activities across ongoing projects.
• Assist with data gathering, documentation, and communication of technical information.
• Engage in troubleshooting, prototyping, and process improvement under guidance from experienced engineers.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and documentation standards while actively participating in team discussions.

Your Background

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering tools or software
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Light work. Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10lbs. of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects that are negligible in weight. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires concentration, accuracy, and focused mental effort while multi-tasking in a team environment.
• Ability to wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required while on the shop floor or in other work area where mandated (i.e. steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and/or other applicable PPE).

Benefits

• This is not a benefit eligible position