Innovations Intern

Watch your work come to life with landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global multi-disciplinary engineering firm, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We currently have an opportunity for an Innovations Intern to join our NY Office.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting for a learning opportunity as an intern. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it's everything you'll need for an exciting, challenging and rewarding summer internship.

Innovations Intern

Responsibilities:

As an Innovations intern you should be interested in driving innovation throughout the AEC industry. This position will report to the Innovation Program Manager and will work with other staff members locally and nationally to help fast-track the development phase for several in-progress innovation projects.

Some responsibilities include:

• Proficiency in programming for web and/or mobile applications, demonstrating a clear understanding of software development principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in web and/or mobile application development, such as but not limited to ReactJS, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, Java, Swift, or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and best practices in code organization and documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug code efficiently, with a strong attention to detail to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.

Internship Requirements:

The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and also flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to learn and will expand their knowledge and hands-on experience by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.

Additional job requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, actively contributing to discussions and offering creative solutions to programming challenges.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, with a strong desire to expand skills in software development.
• Effective communication skills, enabling clear articulation of ideas and efficient collaboration with team members.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline driven fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and proactive in taking on assignments and responsibilities.

Benefits:

As an employee of Syska Hennessy, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide our full-time employees with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Roth 401(k) Option
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Program, including in-house yoga, flu shots and biometric screening.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible summer work schedules
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Business travel accident and medical insurance
• Monthly transit/parking stipend
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Much More!

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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