Mechanical Intern - AL

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc. invites a Mechanical Engineering student to join our team as an intern. The role involves working with the project manager team on design and field observation activities, including AutoCAD and BIM documentation.

You will witness field installations, gain exposure to preconstruction and operations tasks, and collaborate with senior engineering staff in a hands-on, office-based environment. This internship is in-office and not eligible for relocation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited US engineering degree program.
• Interest in the MEP/mechanical contracting field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Precon: takeoffs, estimate reviews, job-site walkthroughs, assist in developing estimates and proposals.
• Operations/PM: support submittal and RFI processing, attend meetings, track action items, assist vendor and subcontractor management, perform field visits, inspect sites for schedule, quality and safety, and help compile closeout documents.
• Participate in the engineering and document production process under project manager supervision.

Skills

MEP interest

Excel & Access

Statistical analysis

Research skills

Creativity & dedication

Team collaboration

Cross-functional communication

Written & verbal communication

Education

Engineering student enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

As a leading mechanical contractor serving the Southeast and Midwest, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with subcontractor partners. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering college student who has the desire to work in the mechanical contracting field. The right individual will work with the project manager team and aid with engineering responsibilities which will include design and field observation activities as well as document production in AutoCAD and/or Revit (BIM, building information modeling). Interns will have the opportunity to witness field installations of the systems and to work alongside senior engineering staff.

This is an in-office opportunity, not eligible for relocation.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Precon Assistance

• Takeoff’s
• Estimate reviews
• Job-site walk thru’s
• Other/Miscellaneous tasks for putting together an estimate and proposal

Operations – PM Assistance

• Submittal and RFI processing
• Attending meetings and tracking action items/notes
• Vendor and subcontractor management assistance
• Regular field visits to interface with foremen
• Jobsite inspections for schedule, quality and safety reviews
• Compiling closeout documents
• End of Assignment Presentation

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

• Interested in working in the MEP field
• Intermediate experience in Access and Excel
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, idealism, creativity and dedication to getting results
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Prior Work Experience And Educational Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an engineering degree program at an accredited US college or university

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous field travel

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description