Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary career journey? Look no further than The Austin Company, where greatness is not just a goal, but a way of life. As a leading design, engineering, and construction firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1878, Austin offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of industries worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, a collaborative work environment, and a passion for delivering exceptional results, Austin empowers its employees to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact. Discover the limitless possibilities that await you at and embark on a rewarding career journey with Austin.

Summary/Objective

The Austin Company performs design-build work for the industrial and specialized commercial markets. The Mechanical Intern actively works with in-house engineers, architects, and construction departments to assist with ongoing functions. In addition to assisting with project support, each intern participates in an interactive intern-specific project. This unique opportunity provides coordination amongst the various engineering and architectural design disciplines. Throughout the summer, the interns choose a project, decide a site location, and bring their project idea to life with engineering design and collaboration efforts. Finally, a proposal and presentation are assembled, in which the interns pitch their design proposal to the architectural, engineering, construction and marketing professionals in the office. By the end of the summer internship, students gain an understanding for the project cycle.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Utilization of Revit and Procore to aid in project support.
• Integration of engineering design for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems including selection of equipment, materials, ductwork/piping layout, and construction details.
• Assists in equipment layout, and equipment schedules defining locations and utility requirements.
• Performs calculations for specific tasks defined by a discipline mentor.
• Revit modeling of sketches prepared by other team members.
• Participates in design review meetings.
• Reads and understands drawings and specifications.
• Utilize Revit to develop standardized details utilizing existing details. Details are then reviewed by the intern with construction, purchasing, project management, and multidiscipline design team members.

For the Intern Project, The Mechanical Intern duties are:

• Coordinates with other construction, architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Selection of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection equipment.
• Performs calculations, design and layout of mechanical ductwork, piping and equipment.
• Creates Revit drawings, including equipment details.
• Composes equipment schedules and utility requirements.
• Conducts quantity take-offs and compiles an estimate of all related mechanical components in the project.
• Aids with the project proposal and presents final design to architectural, engineering, construction and marketing professionals in the office.

Required Education and Experience

• Actively enrolled in a 4 or 5-year degree program in Engineering.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The pay for this position in California is $25.00 per hour.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer

Austin is wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.

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