Mechanical Engineering Co-op
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About Jordan & Skala Engineers
Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering firm with regional design offices across the United States. Consistently ranked as a top “MEP Giant” by *Consulting-Specifying Engineer• since 2004, it’s one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S. Founded in 1953, the firm boasts a national client base, delivering innovative designs on time and within budget. With extensive experience in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the U.S., Central America, and the Caribbean, Jordan & Skala is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions. They describe their work environment as fast-paced and collaborative.
Job Description: Mechanical Engineering Co-op
This co-op opportunity is specifically for Mechanical Engineering students with a passion for building design. The program, running January to June or July to December, offers a structured three-phase learning experience:
• Phase One: Focuses on acclimation to the consulting engineering workplace, including legal codes, design concepts, and improving skills in AutoCAD and Revit. A mentor provides guidance through observation, instruction, and experience, with open communication encouraged. Site visits and networking opportunities with other co-ops and industry leaders are included, along with lunch-and-learns and company events.
• Phase Two: Builds upon Phase One, increasing independence in project work using AutoCAD and Revit, with a continued focus on understanding codes and calculations.
• Phase Three: Emphasizes independent work, applying knowledge gained in previous phases to review shop drawing submittals, design layouts, and complete calculations. Continued mentorship and learning from professionals remain key components.
The co-op aims to provide valuable professional work experience, with the goal of offering full-time employment after graduation. The pay rate is $23.00/hour. Benefits include in-house seminars and technical training, lunch-and-learns, paid company holidays (when applicable), paid time off (as per Colorado Sick Time ordinance), wellness programs, booster programs, an employee assistance program, and health insurance (if exceeding 1,560 hours in a 12-month period). The program is specifically a co-op and not an internship; partnership is primarily with universities having Cooperative Education Programs.
