Engineering Intern

Position Summary

An Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting the design of building systems, preparing technical documents and providing general day to day design support under direct supervision and with a heavy focus on learning and development.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

Drafting & Design

• Prepares design documents under the supervision of experienced engineering and design staff.
• Supports the review of shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assists with engineering calculations as directed.

Business Development

• May support business development or pursuit activities under direct supervision.
• Occasionally participates in client, company and/or industry events.

Client Experience

• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
• Partners with experienced engineering and design staff to understand client requirements and scope of work.
• Acts as a liaison to inform engineering and design teams of client and architect questions and relays responses.
• May visit job sites for observation and learning and development opportunities.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Acquires knowledge and fundamentals of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office products.
• Research and reviews new products, industry trends and evolving codes and standards, asking questions as needed to ensure understanding and potential for application opportunities.

Core Competencies

Communication

• Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail
• Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say
• Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication

Integrity

• Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences others.
• Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments.
• Aims to understand how actions impact others

Quality Orientation

• Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly
• Delivers on client expectations
• Strives to follow policies and procedures

Teamwork/Inclusion

• Shares time and effort with others
• Takes interest and learns from the diversity of others
• Shows enthusiasm for team goals

Continuous Learning

• Views mistakes as a growth opportunity
• Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and pursues opportunities to learn
• Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility

Functional/Technical Expertise

• Recognizes routine problems and identify solutions
• Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards
• Maintains best practice throughout all job functions

Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies

• High School Diploma
• Familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment and in group projects.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Other duties as assigned.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.