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POSITION: Design Engineer Intern
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Principal Engineer
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
This internship is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the design of HVAC systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Assists Senior Engineers in design tasks as required.
  • Performs basic deliverables and products such as calculations, drawings, and specifications related to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems under supervision of Senior Engineers.
  • Perform basic calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection, and sizing, pipe and duct sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.
  • Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects, and other trades through the completion phase of a project.
  • Perform and check CADD drafting work.
  • Review applicable codes and criteria and examine field conditions as required to support design of project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle.)
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including project management and field trades.
  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
  • Competent with general business writing.
  • Has competency in basic computer skills to include CADD and Microsoft Office
    products (specifically Excel).
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; 0-3 years experience in related
field. Completion of classes in Thermodynamics and HVAC Design is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings,
    Blueprints, Submittals, etc.
  • Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours per
    day.
  • Ability to visit job construction areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipe
    work and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to construction materials and
    equipment.

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Internships are available at the following offices:
Northern California
San Francisco Bay Area
33225 Western Avenue
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: 510-477-3300
Fax: 510-475-9080
Southern California
Los Angeles/Garden Grove
7421 Orangewood Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: 714-901-5800
Fax: 714-901-5811
Southwest
Las Vegas
4765 Cameron Street
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: 702-736-4041
Fax: 714-901-5811
Mid-Atlantic
Washington, DC/Virginia
22340 Dresdden Street, Suite 177
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone: 703-834-5570
Fax: 703-834-5572
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