Fire/Life Safety Summer Intern

Syska Hennessy Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in New York is seeking a Fire/Life Safety Summer Intern to support our engineering teams on landmark projects. You will gain hands-on experience by preparing AutoCAD and Revit drawings, assisting with design calculations, and participating in site visits.

Join the EDT program and learn from senior engineers; this internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and client satisfaction, with lunch-and-learn sessions and opportunities to transition to full-time employment after

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Sustainability.
• Must have completed second year of study.
• Previous engineering internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of MEP AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of design and calculation software; MS Office; IES-VE modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings from field surveys and system assessments.
• Assist engineers with design calculations and sizing building systems.
• Assist engineers with field investigations and construction site visits to observe.
• Attend intern education program lunch-and-learn sessions.

Skills

Team environment

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Sustainability)

Second-year completed

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office Suite

IES-VE modeling

Job description

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We currently have an opportunity for a Fire/Life Safety Summer Intern.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting for a positive learning experience as an intern. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding internship.

Internship Responsibilities

As an intern, you will support our engineering teams working towards our designs that are inspiring, demanding and highly collaborative. You will learn from others, and they will expect to learn from you. You will share in the responsibility, rewards, and recognition of producing truly innovative solutions and complete client satisfaction. The pace is fast, and the camaraderie is close.

Some responsibilities include:

• Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings of field surveys, system assessments system
• Assist engineers with design calculations and sizing building systems
• Assist engineers with field investigations and construction site visits to observe
• Attend intern education program lunch-and-learn sessions

Internship Requirements

The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and also flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to expand their knowledge by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.

Additional job requirements:

• Pursing a bachelor’s Degree from accredited university in Mechanical engineering with emphasis in Sustainability
• Must be at a minimum, completed your second year
• Previous engineering internship or co-op experience a plus
• Knowledge in the latest version of MEP AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus
• Basic knowledge in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite; IES-VE modeling a plus.

Join us this summer to prepare for your career as an Engineer through our Intern Education Program. This program consists of lunch- and- learn sessions covering various aspects of our business while gaining “hands‑on” experience working with our engineers and visiting project sites. Once you graduate, jump start your career by joining Syska Hennessy Group and our EDT program.

About the EDT Program

Our Company is committed to developing engineers into respected technical experts and versatile business leaders. In keeping with that aim, interns that are hired for full time employment upon graduation can take advantage of our Engineering Development Training (EDT) program; an accelerated, but thorough training curriculum. This curriculum will teach not only the technical aspects of our profession, but industry specific business aspects as well. Our senior engineers will work closely with each participant to foster a strong mentor/apprentice relationship. EIT/FE required.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we also provide our full-time employees with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

New York Pay Range

$26 - $28 USD

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