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POSITION: Project Engineer Intern
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Administratively reports to Operations Manager. Functionally reports to Project Manager on each assigned project.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: This internship is designed to introduce
candidates to a career in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry.
Primary responsibility is to assist a design manager or project manager to successfully
coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools,
and subcontracted services. This position requires the development of skills in design,
estimating and scheduling to better understand the coordination of the design-build
construction process.
PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support field labor
- Labor feedback
- Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
- Document Control
- Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
- Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes &
impacts, etc.
- Assist in the development of project schedules.
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) is desired but not required.
- Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to
track labor feedback accurately.
- Ability to prepare equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.
- Competent with general business writing and public speaking.
- Competency in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors and suppliers to
procure, manage and update the submittal process.
- Ability to communicate with field foremen to write and track Requests for
Information (RFI) both internally with our design department and externally with
the architect or other designers.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction
Management, 0-2 years experience in related field.
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:
San Francisco Bay Area
33225 Western Avenue
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: 510-477-3300
Fax: 510-475-9080
Los Angeles/Garden Grove
7421 Orangewood Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: 714-901-5800
Fax: 714-901-5811
Las Vegas
4765 Cameron Street
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: 702-736-4041
Fax: 714-901-5811
Washington, DC/Virginia
22340 Dresdden Street, Suite 177
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone: 703-834-5570
Fax: 703-834-5572
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