Engineering Intern

Engineering Intern 

About the Company

The Sugar Foods Corporation is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, California, and Mexico.  Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts. 

The Sugar Foods Way

At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family.  The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup.  We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner.

We’re looking for Trainee Engineer to work with our team in order to gain the skills and experience necessary to become a professional engineer. The right candidate will be able to work independently and be able to take on responsibilities as they are given. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to us.

Trainee Engineer Duties:

• Under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, performs a variety of tasks including planning, design, and construction of industrial systems
• Assist the Senior Engineer in performing general engineering duties, such as preparing estimates, project schedules, cost breakdowns, preliminary reports, and other technical documents
• Undertakes a variety of engineering and supervisory work, including technical research, numerical computations, and preparation of reports
• Interacts with engineers, architects, clients, and the general public
• Performs related work as required

Trainee Engineer Responsibilities:

• Assist with administrative, architectural, and systems engineering tasks
• Perform drafting, drawing, and modeling using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit
• Understand and apply industry standards, codes, and procedures
• Develop cost estimates and time estimates for projects
• Conduct research and provide solutions to practical engineering problems
• Run field and laboratory tests, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural tests
• Complete and submit professional reports, including budget and time estimates, specifications, and project reports
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to relay project information effectively
• Make site visits to observe construction progress
• Participate in on-the-job training programs
• Perform other assignments as required

Requirements And Skills:

• College degree in civil, structural, mechanical, , or electrical engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience (including internships) in one or more of the above specialties
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of building code requirements

U.S. Employment: If you have any difficulty using our on-line system, you may use the alternative method described below to contact someone about your interest in employment at Sugar Foods Corporation. Please reference this statement and job reference you are applying for when contacting us. Tel: 678-952-7051. 

Sugar Foods Corporation is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"