Refrigeration Engineering Intern

Cushing Terrell; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Intern for an in-person role supporting our Refrigeration Engineering team on real client projects. You will build foundational engineering principles, work with teams on active projects, and help develop drafting and design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will complete weekly specialized learning courses, participate in site visits with project leads, and gain exposure to diverse project types across the firm.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3+ years of a mechanical engineering or related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support cooling load calculations and equipment specifications for refrigeration projects
• Build AutoCAD and Revit drafting skills through hands-on refrigeration system design
• Work with engineering teams on active projects and assignments
• Complete weekly specialized learning courses covering refrigeration fundamentals and product selection software
• Coordinate across disciplines on multidisciplinary refrigeration projects
• Attend site visits with project leads when opportunities allow
• Gain exposure to the variety of project types and teams across the firm

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

3+ years mechanical engineering undergrad

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Bluebeam

Job description

Refrigeration Engineering Intern

Position Description

Refrigeration Engineering Intern at Cushing Terrell. This is an in-person internship supporting our Refrigeration Engineering team on real client projects.

What does this role involve day to day? You will build a base foundation of engineering principles and code requirements, working with engineering teams on active refrigeration projects and assignments.

What will I create? You will help develop drafting and design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit, and support cooling load calculations and equipment specifications.

What does success look like in this internship? You will complete weekly specialized learning courses covering refrigeration fundamentals, cooling loads, and product selection software, participate in site visits with project leads, and leave with a clear picture of what it means to work in the AEC industry.

Position Wage Range*

The expected wage range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications**

• Completion of 3+ years of a mechanical engineering or related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications**

• Exposure to cooling load calculations or equipment specifications
• Interest in refrigeration system design or product selection software
• Familiarity with multi-discipline coordination on engineering projects

Position Responsibilities***

• Support cooling load calculations and equipment specifications for refrigeration projects
• Build AutoCAD and Revit drafting skills through hands-on refrigeration system design
• Work with engineering teams on active projects and assignments
• Complete weekly specialized learning courses covering refrigeration fundamentals and product selection software
• Coordinate across disciplines on multidisciplinary refrigeration projects
• Attend site visits with project leads when opportunities allow
• Gain exposure to the variety of project types and teams across the firm

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, 'design meets you.' Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

EEO Statement

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.