Engineering Intern – Project Engineer

Location: Lansing, MI or Lexington, KY or Oakdale, MN

(Must reside near or can easily commute to one of the three locations listed above.)

Compensation: $24.50/hr.

Internship Duration: Mid-May - End of August Only

Education Requirement:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, actively pursuing an undergraduate (associate’s or bachelor’s) or graduate (master’s or doctoral) degree in a relevant field of study

This is more than just an internship. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact.

At Neogen, we believe in developing the next generation of innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and industry leaders. Our internship program offers meaningful, hands‑on experience where you’ll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that support our global operations.

The Opportunity

As an Engineering Intern – Capital Projects, you will gain valuable, real‑world experience in engineering project management while supporting a high‑impact capital project under the guidance of experienced department leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to take an active role in project planning, execution, and performance tracking while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. You’ll develop essential technical, analytical, and leadership skills as you help drive projects from initial planning through execution.

Travel Requirements

20-30% travel is required for this position.

What You’ll Do

- Support Capital Project Management: Assist in managing a capital project,



ensuring activities align with established objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Drive Project Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other cross‑functional teams to coordinate project activities while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Monitor Project Scope: Track project requirements and support scope management efforts to identify and prevent unnecessary changes.
- Build Stakeholder Relationships: Identify key project stakeholders and develop a Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed (RACI) matrix to support explicit communication and accountability.
- Track Budgets and Schedules: Monitor actual and projected project costs, establish baseline schedules, track milestones, and help develop recovery plans when delays occur.
- Support Change Management: Gain exposure to Management of Change (MOC) processes and help ensure project activities follow established procedures.
- Measure Project Performance: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project progress against established goals.
- Identify Risks and Opportunities: Proactively assess potential project challenges and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and execution.
- Communicate Results: Prepare clear,



concise project updates and reports for department leaders and management.

What You’ll Gain

- Gain hands‑on experience managing a real‑world capital project.
- Develop foundational project management, planning, and execution skills.
- Strengthen your ability to communicate technical information to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Learn how engineering projects are planned, budgeted, monitored, and executed within an active operational environment.
- Build confidence in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and skilled leadership.
- Gain exposure to industry‑standard project management tools, processes, and methodologies.

Your Final Project:

At the conclusion of your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to present your project’s progress and accomplishments to the leadership team, highlighting the initial project state, improvements and milestones achieved, and recommendations for future success.

What We’re Looking For

Education

- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant coursework in Construction Management, Project Management, CAD/Engineering Graphics, Statistics, or Economics is preferred.

Technical Skills

- Basic familiarity with project scheduling and tracking tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar software.
- Foundational understanding of engineering or construction drawings.
- General knowledge of project planning, execution, and coordination.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate proje

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