Mechanical/Electrical Intern

Department: MEP

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sanford, FL

Reporting To: Jeff Deal for Mechanical or Alex Zvonaryov for Electrical

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.  

CPH is seeking a talented MEP Intern with either a focus in electrical or mechanical engineering to join our team in Sanford, FL!
 
The Mechanical/Electrical Intern will assist the MEP team by supporting with various tasks and projects to gain practical experience in Mechanical / Electrical engineering. This position provides practical, hands -on experience and is ideal for students or recent graduates who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to develop professional skills, and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day operations and tasks within the department.
• Provide support for ongoing projects by completing assigned tasks and contributing to project goals.
• Participate in the design, analysis, and testing of electrical and mechanical components.
• Help in data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports or presentations.
• Work closely with MEP team, including meetings and collaborating on project tasks.
• Communicate effective with team members to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Seek guidance and feedback for mentor. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Comfortable working and collaborating with cross-functional teams. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical/ mechanical engineering principles. 
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar) is a plus.
• Course work in power / energy (Electrical Engineering) or thermodynamics / fluid mechanics (Mechanical Engineering) is a plus.
• Excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.

Education & Experience: 

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited Engineering Program. 
• Basic knowledge in industry standards and best practices. 
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in an engineering setting is a plus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role. 
• This position is in a professional office environment. 
• The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets. 

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role. 
• The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• CPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Compensation & Benefits

•  Dependent upon experience.
•  CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
•  Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
•  401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.