**Overview:** UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. Are you someone who enjoys learning about how to adopt new business processes and technologies? Do you thrive in environments where teamwork and great leaders are the foundation for success? Then this is the role for you! We're looking for an Operational Excellence Intern to analyze, compile & distribute operational metric reports, as well as drive business process improvement efforts. This is a key hands-on role, requiring the ability to think strategically and act tactically as part of the ongoing growth and enhancement of our company. This role is responsible for maintaining, auditing and delivering weekly and monthly operational reports, as well as responding to ad-hoc reporting requests received throughout the company. In addition to these responsibilities, this role will support the implementation of other business transformation & process improvement initiatives. As the Operational Excellence Intern, you will be accountable for independently managing and tracking key deliverables and communicating progress to the leadership team. This role requires strong data analytics skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of process improvement & reporting principles. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Compile and distribute weekly and monthly operational reporting accurately and in a timely manner + Conduct on-demand data analysis using available resources to generate insights and support data driven decision-making + Partner and coordinate with cross functional teams related to new process initiatives + Complete tasks assigned by leadership in an efficient and timely manner **Qualifications:** + Required: Current undergraduate (Junior+) or graduate student majoring in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or related field who can commit to a minimum of one year + Min of 1 prior internship + Willing to commit 15-20 hours weekly; with at least 12 hours in-office during Fall & Spring Semesters + Willing to work full time (minimum 30 hours per week) during semester breaks, including summer + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; with experience in VBA is preferred + Understanding of ERP applications is desired but not required + Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills + Ability to partner and collaborate with various teams and leadership levels as well as able to proactively and efficiently work independently + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills + Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products and collaboration tools + Strong administrative skills + Able to complete tasks assigned by leaders in an efficient and timely manner Mission We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving. We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. EEOC Statement UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger! Disclaimer This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is "at will" meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Company at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment testing for this position. **Who We Are:** UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level. **Growing in Excellence** As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us. **Why Work at UES?** We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. **Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.** Check out our website: https://teamues.com/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal\_engineering\_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg) \#GroundedInExcellence _EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._ **Team:** Integration and Operational Excellence **Work Type:** Internship **Location Type:** hybrid