Mechanical Engineering Student Intern

CannonDesign has an exciting temporary opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Student Intern in our Buffalo, NY office. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.   ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.   ABOUT THE ROLE As a student intern, you will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team working under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the educational, healthcare, commercial and science & technology markets. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

• Under guidance of a licensed engineer, may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design.
• With supervisory oversight assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from Schematic Design to Construction Administration phases.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidates must be working toward a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Systems focus) from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP) preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $21.50 to $23.50 per hour. This is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flexible work hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.   For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers.   Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.   As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.   CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.