Mechanical Engineering Intern

Overview / Responsibilities

This person will be a member of a team providing engineering consulting services to private industry and government clients. This position will support a wide variety of projects. Some of the duties of this position may include:

• Performs field exploration, inspections, and analysis.
• Acts as a data gatherer; prepares charts.
• Interprets data and test results.
• Performs engineering calculations using various software applications.
• Conducts energy audits; uses equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepares field reports, internal correspondence, sections of formal reports.
• Follows company and client safety standards
• Contacts vendors for assistance in specifying equipment and materials
• Researches requirements in building codes, industry standards, and client design guides.
• Works closely with more experienced engineers
• Selects equipment for mechanical, plumbing, process piping, and energy related systems
• Drafts mechanical, plumbing, and process piping systems using 2D and 3D CADD software

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical engineering or graduating within 12 months
• 0-2 years related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and scientific principles
• Excellent computer application and spreadsheet skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface with clients and coworkers effectively and professionally
• Desire to learn, ask questions, and work closely with engineering team
• Ability to work independently and show initiative

Preferred

• EIT
• Prior experience conducting heating and cooling calculations
• Prior experience designing and specifying plumbing, HVAC, process, and fuel systems
• Prior experience performing energy audits and related calculations
• Experience auditing and designing temperature controls systems
• AutoCAD and Revit experience developing drawings for plumbing and HVAC systems
• Familiarity with HVAC load calculation and energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or eQuest
• Field coordination experience
• Renewable Energy design experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to do physically demanding field work such as climbing ladders, and carrying back packs with notes and data collecting equipment, etc.
• Must be able to travel without limitations and perform unimpeded standing and walking in industrial and field environments for up to 12 hours per workday.
• Must be physically capable of performing work in health and safety personal protective equipment.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.