SITE SERVICES ENGINEERING INTERN

Carter Machinery Company, Inc
United States, Virginia, Salem
Apr 10, 2026
Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring an Engineering Intern for their Site Services division. The Site Services Engineering Intern will work at the direction of the Site Innovation Engineer and will learn about Caterpillar machine sizing and application, how to complete a site assessment using VST Pro, and how to utilize productivity tools like VL Productivity and MineStar. Responsibilities will include assisting the Site Services team with many tasks, including site evaluations, site efficiency report outs, customer visits, VL productivity deployments, VST Pro studies, and remote control demos. Seeking candidates with a High School diploma or GED, required. Currently enrolled as a full time student in a 4 year engineering degree program. Requirements for the Engineering Intern position include: Self-starter able to work with limited supervision Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required. Strong written and verbal skills. Must be able to read wiring diagrams and follow during the assembly process. Proficient using Adobe, Microsoft Excel and Word. Proficient in using the Internet to obtain information. Must be able to organize, control and archive documentation. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must have an excellent driving record. Must be willing to travel and stay overnight as necessary. Promote a positive customer experience. Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way. Physical requirements must be met for the Engineering Intern job, including frequently sitting for extended periods of time. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned. Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply. Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization