Mechanical Engineering Co-op

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

SmithGroup, a multidisciplinary design firm, seeks Mechanical Engineering undergraduates for a full-time cooperative education position in Pittsburgh. You will rotate through thermal infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in HVAC, piping, plumbing and fire protection within our Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or higher in an accredited program and have experience with AutoCAD, Revit and IESVE, plus Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Completed at least their sophomore year in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Assist in the design of HVAC, piping, plumbing and/or fire protection systems in Revit 3D modeling software.
• Perform project specific calculations such as heating and cooling load calculations using IESVE.
• Perform pressure drop calculations for air and hydronic systems.
• Assist in equipment sizing and selection.
• Participate in energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, and the evaluation and implementation of sustainable design concepts.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit construction sites and/or completed project sites.
• Responsibilities will continually increase with successive rotations.

Skills

Sophomore year

AutoCAD

Revit

IESVE

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate mechanical or architectural engineering

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroup is looking for Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students for a full-time cooperative education position within our Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team. The goal of the co-op program is for students to complete three full-time work rotations that alternate with academic semesters, providing progressive hands-on engineering experience with thermal infrastructure systems while working toward their degree.

Working with us, you will:

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Assist in the design of HVAC, piping, plumbing and/or fire protection systems in Revit 3D modeling software.
• Perform project specific calculations such as heating and cooling load calculations using IESVE.
• Perform pressure drop calculations for air and hydronic systems.
• Assist in equipment sizing and selection.
• Participate in energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, and the evaluation and implementation of sustainable design concepts.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.
• Responsibilities will continually increase with successive rotations.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program by the time the first rotation begins.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. The anticipated hourly rate for this position $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].