Intern - MEP Engineering

NV5, Inc.; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a CAD drafter/engineering assistant in the Boston area to support engineering teams with AutoCAD and Revit drawings.

Work closely with engineers to translate verbal and written instructions into precise CAD models and drawings for electrical, mechanical, and fire protection systems across building types. Responsibilities include producing drawings from marked-up plans, updating designs per feedback, and potentially performing field surveys.

Job description

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Assist engineers and designers in the development and production of engineering plans and specifications on a variety of projects. The systems designed at NV5 include Electrical, HVAC, and Fire Protection and Plumbing systems for a wide variety of building types.

Responsibilities

• Lay out engineering drawings using AutoCAD/Revit. Transfer the design from verbal or written instructions to CAD/Revit under the supervision of an engineer, senior engi-neer or project manager.
• Take engineer’s rough plan mark-ups and modify or finalize design documents using AutoCAD/Revit.
• May perform field surveys to determine existing conditions.
• May assist with engineering calculations as directed by engineering staff.
• Produce drawings in AutoCAD/Revit from marked-up, not-to-scale drawings provided by engineers.
• Other duties may include cutting/trimming of plans, photocopying, plotting, scanning, packaging, mailing, and other miscellaneous duties which may be required from time to time to assist in the smooth operation of the firm.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
• Formal training in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with familiarity with Microsoft Products such as Excel and Outlook.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.