Automation Controls Integration Engineering Student

Clark Nexsen seeks to hire an Automation Controls Integration (ACI) Engineering Student on a part-time basis during the academic year beginning in January 2025 to continue to full-time during breaks. An ACI engineering student will have the opportunity to work within the organization’s Automation Controls department providing them with exposure to control concepts, control devices, process and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow diagrams.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing various aspects of discipline design as directed by a senior or lead Engineer including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection, and layout for building design
• Preparation of design documents as directed
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Researching emerging technologies and design trends related to building mechanical engineering
• Performing various services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Learning and implementing department and company standards
• Develop analysis and design skills
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Architects, Senior Engineers, Architects or Engineers

Education, Technology and Experience

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their second year of study in one of the following programs: Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering Technology, Agricultural Engineering (mechanical engineering focus), or Control Engineering
• Or currently enrolled as a full-time student at a Technical College System of Georgia school or similar technical college and have completed at least their second year of study in one of the following programs: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Industrial Technologies Manufacturing and Maintenance Program
• Applicant should be able to effectively utilize basic Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with any of the following software is highly desirable:
• AutoCAD MEP
• Autodesk Revit
• One previous architectural or engineering internship or similar relevant work experience is preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to arrange housing for the period of employment
• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.