Construction Summer Associate

Company Description

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., is a subsidiary of Socotec USA, an industry leader in dispute resolution, project advisory, building envelope design, structural failure analysis and energy efficiency consulting services.  As a business within the Socotec portfolio, Socotec Advisory is equipped to provide an enhanced scope of solutions to our client base in terms of project types, risks and technologies. 

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., concentrates in two primary areas of expertise – Dispute Resolution and Project Advisory Services. While this focus remains at our core, we are strengthened through our affiliation with our partner companies that also practice in all areas of construction.  It is through these relationships that SOCOTEC can collaborate with over 350 technical experts to position ourselves as a trusted advisor. We consistently provide thorough, independent and cost-effective project evaluations that clients rely on to manage risks and to avoid and equitably resolve disputes. Socotec's Dispute Resolution practice provides expert opinion, reports and testimony in support of schedule and damages claims for owners, contractors, surety and insurance providers. Socotec's Project Advisory practice provides assistance to clients with the on-going management of large, complex construction projects.

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., consists of professionals with degrees in the fields of accounting, finance, construction, and engineering with a diverse and complementary set of skills to offer our clients. Socotec Advisory focuses on supporting counsel and their clients in the resolution of disputes and other business problems, including commercial matters, construction claims, surety related issues, and government contracts.

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., provides an experienced team of experts committed to serving clients on a full-time basis. The firm’s professionals are skilled in financial analysis, and economic and engineering fact-finding. They are experienced in working with counsel and clients in discovery, negotiation, trial, arbitration, and appeals. The Socotec team includes a mix of Certified Public Accountants*, financial analysts, construction and engineering professionals, and information management experts. Our professionals have the communication and analytical skills required to effectively work with legal counsel and senior management, as well as technical, operational, and administrative personnel. Veritas professionals are dedicated to timely, high quality, and cost effective service in both large and small matters. Our senior professionals have provided expert testimony in federal and state courts, bankruptcy courts, international and domestic arbitrations, regulatory proceedings, and before special administrative boards.

*Socotec Advisory employs professionals with degrees in the fields of accounting, finance, construction, and engineering with a diverse and complementary set of skills; however, Socotec Advisory is not a CPA firm.

Job Description

We are seeking a candidate who is pursuing a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and is entering their senior year of studies, with plans to graduate at the conclusion of the 2025/2026. 

The position will involve assisting with construction and engineering project analysis, research, data entry, compiling documentation, and other project assistance as required by the experts.  

This internship will be based in Dallas, TX, with perhaps occasional meetings at any other regional location with a SOCOTEC representative. 

The Mechanical/Chemical Engineering Intern will report directly to Mark Landrum, P.E., Managing Director of SOCOTEC. The intern will assist Mr. Landrum in the engineering and technical analysis of issues or problems in energy industry projects relevant to his roles as a: 

• Technical Expert (Process Engineering or Project Management) for dispute resolution, such as arbitration or litigation, representing a claimant or respondent. 

• Process Safety Management (PSM) Consultant, assisting with safety reviews of major projects during the detail engineering phase as part of a project advisory role. 

• Additional duties may include: 

  ·         In-depth research of construction and engineering defect cases 

  ·         Review/Analysis of construction project documentation (daily reports, costs, schedules, drawings, P&ID's, change orders, etc) 

  ·         Compilation of relevant project documentation for case reports 

  ·         Data entry and organization of construction/engineering project records 

  This is a paid internship. We look forward to welcoming a talented, driven intern to our team! 

Qualifications

Candidate should be working towards a Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree or similar. Candidate should know about