Mechanical Student Intern New Arlington, VA

CannonDesign; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Remote work options

Flexible spending account options

Voluntary insurances

Job summary

CannonDesign in Arlington, VA is seeking a student intern to support our multi-disciplinary engineering team on HVAC design projects across education, healthcare, commercial and science sectors. Under licensed engineers, you will gain hands-on experience from schematic design through construction administration, with potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role.

You will assist in ductwork and piping design, Revit/BIM modeling, shop drawing reviews, and field site visits while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (Revit MEP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of a licensed engineer, may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design.
• With supervisory oversight assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from Schematic Design to Construction Administration phases.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• May perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a student intern, you will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team working under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the educational, healthcare, commercial and science & technology markets. Based on business needs, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role for students who meet the required qualifications.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Under guidance of a licensed engineer, may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design.
• With supervisory oversight assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from Schematic Design to Construction Administration phases.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP) preferred.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Arlington, VA office is $26.25 to $30.25 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.