Mechanical Intern

Thorsonbaker; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours: 8 hours Mon-Friday

Flexible work hours: 8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

Flexible work hours: 9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Job summary

Thorsonbaker in Kentucky offers a position in mechanical engineering, focusing on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial and institutional projects. Candidates should have at least two years towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills.

This role includes preparing construction documents and performing detailed engineering calculations in a supportive work environment with flexible hours. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AutoCAD are required.

Qualifications

• At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical engineering of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated construction documents.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy and HVAC load.
• Assist in office construction administration and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (at least two years complete)

Job description

Description

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Duties Include

• Mechanical engineering of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.
• Support the mechanical engineering department in preparing calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost-effective, efficient and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
• Assist in office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.

Requirements

• At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties

Benefits

• Flexible work hours: 8 hours Mon-Friday
• Flexible work hours: 8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays
• Flexible work hours: 9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays