Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction.

With our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption.

At Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. We’re looking for curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who want to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet.

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable construction.

Build What’s Next.

Visit www.forteraglobal.com to learn more.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fortera is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineering Intern to support project engineering and enterprise information management initiatives. This internship contributes to a strategic initiative focused on evaluating and preparing enterprise project data to enable the development of an enterprise data lake and AI-enabled information interface.

The intern will work closely with project engineers, project managers, and digital transformation leaders to review and organize technical documentation, assess data quality and structure, and support the development of standardized information workflows. The work helps ensure project and engineering data can be efficiently aggregated, structured, and leveraged to support advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our San Jose office. Applicants should be able to relocate independently, as relocation support is not offered.

This internship program is designed for students who will continue their academic studies following the internship and are seeking hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering and digital transformation projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and evaluate engineering and project documentation to identify data sources, formats, and structure
• Support the assessment and preparation of enterprise project data for integration into a centralized data lake architecture
• Assist in organizing and structuring technical information to improve accessibility, traceability, and consistency across projects
• Collaborate with project engineers and project managers to map existing information workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the development of standardized data structures, naming conventions, and documentation practices
• Support initiatives to improve information governance, data quality, and metadata documentation
• Assist in preparing documentation and process guides to support long-term adoption of improved data management practices

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Exposure to enterprise data architecture, data lakes, and AI-driven information systems
• Experience working with engineering documentation, project information systems, and digital transformation initiatives
• Participation in cross-functional collaboration between engineering, project management, and data strategy teams
• Practical experience in data organization, information governance, and process improvement within an engineering environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of study in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar technical discipline) by the start of the internship
• Internship eligibility: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an academic program at the start of the internship and have at least one academic term (quarter or semester) remaining following the internship period
• Strong interest in project systems, technical workflows, and process improvement
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and organize technical engineering information and project deliverables
• Problem-solving mindset with curiosity and interest in operational efficiency
• Ability to translate technical information into clear documentation
• Team-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with structured data analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience or coursework in project management, systems engineering, or quality management
• Experience with document management systems or project information systems
• Candidates with both an MBA and an Engineering degree (completed or in progress)

COMPENSATION:

The hourly range for this internship is $25.00 - $30.00.

Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.