Mechanical Engineering Internship - Life Sciences

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

Wood is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals) team within our Philadelphia, PA or Raleigh, NC offices to develop life-changing and, in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients. We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to execute all phases of project design. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Typical responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanical engineers in designing AF&IDs, zoning & pressurization diagrams, HVAC and piping layouts
• Actively participate in internal coordination meetings with senior engineers of several disciplines
• Optimize and standardize HVAC tools in order to produce design
• Maintaining effective communication with project team members and clients
• Work is reviewed for adequacy and accuracy by a Senior Engineer
• Review of submittals and shop drawings

 

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• At minimum, a current Sophomore, pursuing a BS or MS in chemical / mechanical / bioengineering from an accredited university
• Experience within Life Science Industry is preferred
• Knowledge of cGMPs is preferred
• International experience is preferred
• Acceptance of a hybrid working environment (employees can work from home or can choose to come into our center city office)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative

 

Desirable:

• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is a plus

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): rac