Mechanical Intern - Herndon, VA

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Mechanical Intern to join our team in Herndon, VA.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Introduction to all levels of mechanical design for commercial, government, academic, R&D, multi-family, and industrial projects, including the development of construction documents.

Responsibilities:

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.

• Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in intern program learning and development opportunities.

• Design appropriate mechanical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and occasionally the client.
• Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget under direction of a senior engineer and project manager.
• If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
• Review and learn codes applicable to the discipline.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Willingness and eagerness to learn.
• Self-started with the tenacity to seek out resources to further knowledge and experience.
• Strong work ethic with focus on quality results.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program, preferably in a mechanical or architectural engineering program of study.
• Interest in MEP design as a future career path.
• Introductory study or knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, TraneTrace, and/or eQuest modeling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Partially indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:

Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.