Student Intern

Job Description

About Company:

Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) is a multi-disciplinary Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, and Forensic Consulting firm with over 36 years of experience. They specialize in making buildings perform better through investigation, testing, engineering design, and preparing construction documents for both remedial and new construction projects. Their expertise lies in exterior façade trades, curtain wall and glazing, roofing and waterproofing, HVAC and plumbing, energy efficiency, and structural engineering. ABB focuses on creating longer-lasting buildings with lower operating costs and reduced construction risk.

Job Description:

This is a Student Intern position with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. where you will support engineers and project managers in investigations of building failures and remedial design tasks. The role involves handling smaller portions of larger projects, collaborating with senior staff, and contributing to various tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineering staff in studying existing conditions of buildings.
• Identify failures of building components and systems.
• Research and propose remedial design solutions.
• Prepare design documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Manage the bidding process.
• Prepare and administer contract documents.
• Inspect the construction of remedies.
• Research code requirements and manufacturer recommendations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Pursuing a Master of Science (Bachelor’s degree candidates will be considered) in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or related disciplines; an emphasis in structural engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of roofing, waterproofing, or other building envelope systems is desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), MS Project, and other Windows applications.