Summer Internship Position

GPTech

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Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, Budget Reporting, Business Development, Business Processes, Calendar Management, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, DOS Operating System, Document Management, Energy Consulting, Energy Engineering, English Language, Environmental Issues, Federal Contracts, Genetics, Government, Government Contracts, Government Organizations, Infrastructure Construction, Manufacturing Assembly, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Security Clearance, Set Goals, Startup, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Technical Consulting, Technical Strategy, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Work From Home, Writing Skills

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24 days ago

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.

Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement.

With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.

About the Position:
GPTech is pleased to offer a 12-week paid summer internship program for candidates to work remotly in support of our Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Development, and Sustainable Infrastructure practice areas. The selected candidates will support current contracts with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and others, as well as corporate growth efforts for GPTech.

Our internship program offers exposure to business development and project management, while enabling the intern to gain valuable technical skills working on U.S. Government contracts alongside senior professionals. GPTech’s summer intern can expect to:

develop an understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their application to sustainable energy and infrastructure consulting;
develop an understanding of the U.S. Government business capture management process including proposal development strategies, technical approach development, marketing, partner management, proposal costing, assembly, and production;
gain familiarity and provide support on a wide range of technically diverse projects;
gain valuable insight into conducting business as a federal contractor; and
become familiar with a wide range of possible career paths by assisting and interacting with professionals in various positions across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities depend on the assigned practice area; general responsibilities may include the following:
Assist GPTech in projects and research for major clients such as USTDA and DOS.
Assist in program management activities, including procurement and recruitment processes, planning and scheduling activities, and internal reporting and budgeting.
Assist in preparing and developing infrastructure design and construction quality assurance and quality control documents.
Assist in the development of GPTech practice area strategic plans.
Identify, review, and support development of new business opportunities.
Collect and analyze statistics and information related to sustainable energy and infrastructure and market trends.
Research and report on clean energy technology supplier product and performance data.
Research and report on developing country energy sector policies, regulations, and industry.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university, or a recent graduate from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university
Interested in the sustainable development goals and their application in energy, engineering, and development programs and projects
General knowledge of overall international development sector challenges, opportunities, and solutions, including construction, quality, environmental issues, and infrastructure reliability and resiliency
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Professional proficiency with business-oriented software such as Microsoft Office, GSuite, Slack, Box, and Asana
Fluency in a second language a plus

Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
GPTech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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