Mechanical Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Charlotte, NC →

Jordan & Skala Engineers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan & Skala Engineers invites Mechanical Engineering students to join its cooperative education program, gaining hands-on experience in building design and MEP systems. Throughout three semesters, you will learn codes, design concepts, and develop skills in AutoCAD and Revit with a dedicated mentor, while collaborating with professionals in interdisciplinary teams.

Our co-op sequence emphasizes real project exposure, site visits, and opportunities to advance toward full-time employment

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
• Strong interest in building design and MEP systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cooperative education semesters with mentorship.
• Assist in design tasks using AutoCAD and Revit under supervision.
• Review shop drawings and assist with layouts and calculations.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to gain practical experience.

Education

Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Engineering student with a passion for building design?

Mechanical systems and design are an integral part of building design. We are looking for top notch talent to join our cooperative education program.

Jordan & Skala Engineers works with students from Cooperative Education Programs across the country to give them a jump start in our industry and competitive advantage in the job market! Our co-op students work alongside professionals in their degree fields as well as in interdisciplinary teams giving the students a rich experience in the consulting engineering field.

What does a co-op experience look like at Jordan & Skala?

Semester One

The student will become acclimated to the consulting engineering workplace, legal codes, design concepts, and improve skills in the daily utilization of AutoCAD and Revit. Students are assigned a mentor to work with learning through observation, instruction, and experience. The students are encouraged to discuss skills and goals with their mentor in order to maximize their experience with Jordan & Skala. Our mentors’ doors are always open for questions and we strive to take our co-ops to a site visit. As a co-op student you will also be able to network with other co-op students and industry leaders, attend lunch and learns, and participate in company events.

Semester Two

The student will continue to become familiar with codes and calculations and work more independently on projects in AutoCAD and Revit.

Semester Three

The student will work more independently, will implement knowledge from previous semesters to review shop drawing submittals, design layouts, and complete calculations. In every semester, we encourage our co-op students to ask questions and learn from the professionals they will work alongside.

By working with us for three or more alternating semesters, students gain at least a year’s worth of valuable, professional work experience in their major. Our desire is that after graduation our co-ops will become full-time employees of Jordan & Skala Engineers.

About Jordan & Skala Engineers

If a fast paced, collaborate environment is one you thrive in and you are ready to be part of one of the top ranked MEP consulting engineering firms in the United States, then we want to start a conversation with you!

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting-Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top “MEP Giant” consistently since 2004. Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget. In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.