MEP/FP Intern

This internship offers a unique opportunity for passionate and curious individuals interested in building systems, specifically heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing systems. We are seeking interns to join our team, known for its expertise in MEP/FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Fire Protection) systems.

About Summer Consultants

• Specializes in MEP/FP system renovations, often focusing solely on these systems, leading to interesting and challenging projects.
• Renovation work involves creative problem-solving to navigate existing structural constraints and building operations, such as fitting new equipment into existing spaces or designing for constructability.
• Recognized for exceptional problem-solving and delivering projects “done right the first time,” evidenced by a 95% client referral rate.
• Serves critical clients including the warfighter, government, and educational institutions, aligning with their missions.
• Located in the Mid-Atlantic Region, offering opportunities to visit and analyze unique and historical buildings, seeing history “from the inside out.”

The Internship Experience – What Summer Consultants Can Do For You

• Provide real-world MEP/FP industry experience.
• Offer hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and IES-VE (or other energy modeling software).
• Expose you to a diverse range of projects; no two projects are identical, and “typical” projects are rare due to the unique nature of buildings and their systems.
• Facilitate field learning opportunities from experienced engineers, allowing you to “get your boots dirty.”
• Cultivate a fun, small, and exciting work environment.

Your Contributions – What You Can Do For Summer Consultants

• Dive into designing quality projects from day one, extending beyond just drafting.
• Engage in comprehensive design tasks, including surveying existing conditions, calculating system sizes, laying out ductwork and piping, and other crucial engineering activities.
• Actively help in tackling and solving our clients’ complex problems.

Requirements – What You Should Bring With You

• Academic Background: Completion of at least 2 years towards a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (HVAC focus), Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. AutoCAD and Revit experience is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to conduct day-long field surveys outdoors and indoors in conditioned and unconditioned spaces, including walking up to 10-20k steps in a day, climbing up and down a 6-foot ladder, kneeling, squatting, and bending.
• Site Access: Ability to obtain site access at client locations.

Company Benefits

• Paid Leave: You will earn one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Travel Reimbursement: The company reimburses costs for parking and travel to job sites.