Intern Engineering Program Manager

## Intern Engineering Program Manager Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Pewaukee, WI - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR14727#
** We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
** For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.  Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

We are seeking an Engineering Program Manager Intern to support programs within our Home Power Generation and connected device product areas. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program management while working alongside engineering program managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams responsible for delivering complex products and technology solutions.

This role will support both active project execution and improvement initiatives that help teams deliver with greater clarity, consistency, and predictability.

This internship is five days a week on-site in either Waukesha, WI or Pewaukee, WI.
** What You Will Do
*** Support program and project managers in tracking progress, schedules, risks, action items, and key deliverables across engineering programs.
* Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and help drive follow-up actions to resolution.
* Assist in preparing executive-facing updates, project summaries, and reporting using tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Collaborate with engineering, product, quality, manufacturing, and other business partners to support project planning and execution.
* Help improve the way projects are planned, tracked, communicated, and executed by supporting process improvement initiatives.
* Lead or support small initiatives focused on improving project visibility, consistency, documentation, reporting, or team workflows.
* Participate in project meetings, capture key decisions and action items, and help ensure follow-through across teams.
* Support coordination activities related to product development milestones, technical deliverables, readiness reviews, and project execution needs.
** What You Will Learn
*** How program management supports complex product development from concept through delivery.
* How cross-functional teams collaborate across engineering, product, quality, manufacturing, operations, and business functions.
* How risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions are managed in a real-world product development environment.
* How project execution practices, reporting, and team workflows can improve delivery predictability and visibility.
* How tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint are used to manage programs and communicate status to stakeholders and leaders.
* The fundamentals of home power generation, connected devices, and the systems that support customer-facing energy solutions.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Interest in project management, program management, engineering, or product development.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Coursework or prior experience related to project management, program management, systems engineering, product development, or process improvement.
* Exposure to Jira, Smartsheet, or similar project tracking tools through coursework, prior internships, or personal projects.
* Interest in home energy, power generation, connected devices, IoT, or technology-enabled products.
* Familiarity with engineering design, development, testing, or manufacturing processes.
* Strong problem-solving instincts and comfort operating in ambiguity.
* Ability to…