Summer Mechanical Engineer Intern- Heavy Industrial Construction

About Our Program:

Our co-op and intern program offers eligible college students an opportunity to alternate sessions of work and school with the added benefit of graduating with relevant work experience. Working in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. allows exposure to diverse work groups while providing invaluable leadership experience. This Internship provides a variety of hands on experience and training needed to become an effective, well-rounded Construction Engineer by exposure to both technical and administrative duties.

This position provides a variety of hands on experience and training needed to become an effective, well-rounded Civil engineer by exposure to both technical and administrative duties.

This is an onsite "in-person" internship. We suggest not be enrolled in classes during this time but must be enrolled in a University.

FULL TIME 40+ hours a week.

This opportunity will last from approximately May 2022-August 2022 (flexible on the start date and end dates, but we require at least 16-18 weeks at the internship).

Typical responsibilities require applying critical engineering and management thinking which includes: estimating, design, scheduling, compliance review, procurement, surveying, production tracking, change order preparation, material testing and analysis, and cost report management. We are seeking professionals who are committed to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities Include:

Apply critical engineering and management thinking

Weld Mapping

Quantity tracking

Take Off's

Weld Inspections

Material Search

Assist in development and implementation of safety plans

Conduct site audits and material testing and analysis

Perform inventory checks, daily field engineering tests, and cost analyses

Complete change order preparations and production tracking

Assist with drawings (method/field) estimating, scheduling, and surveying)

Support with procurement and quality assurance reviews

Maintaining files and records, copying, and scanning

Process charts/graphs, designs, and proposals

Assume additional responsibilities as directed

This is a full-time internship requiring 40+ hours per week.

Required Skills

Candidate must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, or other related program at the time of their internship, as well as having completed their sophomore year

Candidates should possess leadership potential, be problem-solvers, and be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

AutoCAD experience preferred

Construction Management Skills

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock where employee must utilize the proper personal protective equipment and/or other safeguards for their protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.