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Project Management /Engineering Construction Co-Op (hourly/non-benefit)

CompanyFederal Reserve System
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with project-oriented assignments in the Facilities Department, including office renovations and mechanical system evaluations. Responsibilities also involve taking accurate meeting notes and working with limited supervision on various equipment installations and upgrades.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
847
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. One of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank serves eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Follow us on Twitter: @philadelphiafed
About the Role

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

A college student majoring in Electrical Engineering / Project Management who is interested in project management with basic skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, CADD and Revit. Projects include office renovations, AC unit and VAV replacements, equipment installations/upgrades (AHU’s, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps), BMS/BAS - Building Automation System Integration, and evaluation of our mechanical and electrical distribution systems. This successful self-starter must be able to take accurate notes at meetings, must have good verbal communication skills, be a good listener and work with limited supervision.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.  The Federal Reserve Bank is located in Philadelphia, PA (Center City) at Ten Independence Mall.

Position Description:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is seeking undergraduate juniors and seniors for paid, full-time internships in various opportunities in our Facilities Department. Through project-oriented assignments and professional development activities, interns will receive a solid overview of managing and maintain operations within the Bank and make a contribution to an organization that values their skills.   

Qualifications:
Students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
Intermediate related work or volunteer experience/second year Co-Op strongly preferred
Good working knowledge in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Good Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit 3D model.
Good verbal communication skills and demonstrate initiative
Good problem solvers and logical thinker
Able to work within given guidelines for problem research and alternative solutions 
Good listener and work with limited supervision
Ability to walk in mechanical spaces
Climb 10ft fixed ladders
Stand for long periods of time and lift boxes up to 30 lbs.

Additional Information:
• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “rb@myworkday.com”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.


• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.


• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.


• All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.


• You will be required to complete a background investigation including drug testing as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be drug screened for the presence of marijuana. Any hiring decision based on a background investigation will be made following an individualized assessment that is job-related and consistent with business necessity and applicable law. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
• All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.


• Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.


• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.


• By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity.


• Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
 

Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementExcelWordPowerPointCADDRevitMechanical SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsCommunicationProblem SolvingLogical ThinkingAutoCAD
Categories
EngineeringConstructionGovernment & Public SectorManagement & Leadership