Remote Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Position : Mechanical Engineer (MEI)

Above Group Overview

We offer you the opportunity to put your passion and your God given talents and abilities to use. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people to impact our devoted customers and our team. We want to attract immensely creative employees with an ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge others.

For more information, see www.abovegroupinc.com.

Our People Strategy

We believe in a people strategy to be the fundamental driver of our organization.

While we can never reach a perfect organizational model, we can certainly strive towards it in our daily efforts and mission. With that vision comes a focus of key initiatives we are working on, listed here, with the indicators of what it should look like as we approach :

Shared Direction : A collective understanding of what the organization stands for, where it is going, and how we will get there. Indicators : a clear inspiring vision, well-executed strategies, clear aligned goals.

Authentic Values : Deeply held principles guiding all decisions and relationships and reflected in the conduct of everyone at all times. Indicators : high levels of trust and communications, uncompromising integrity and ethics, socially responsible practices.

Productive Relationships : Open, collaborative relationships that recognize and honor the commitments that people make to themselves, each other, their work, and the organization. Indicators : respect for all individuals, effective problem solving and decision-making, clear accountability, effective teamwork at all levels.

Liberating Processes : Flexible structures, processes, and technologies that allow people to do their best work and to collaborate effectively across boundaries. Indicators : clear organizational design, collective knowledge, the right tools and technologies, the right people for the right jobs.

Outcome Learning : Results-focused learning that strengthens individual and organizational capacity to cope with the present and define the future. Indicators : continuous teaching and learning, effective knowledge and skills development, leadership development at all levels.

Motivating Metrics : Fair, meaningful performance requirements, measure and rewards that reinforce high performance and manage poor performance. Indicators : clear and energizing performance requirements, relevant work measures, differentiated rewards.

Our Vision What We Want to Do

Continuously improving the built environment for the glory of God.

Our Mission Why We Exist

Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through empowering excellent AEC professionals to provide superior service.

Our Values How We Will Accomplish This Mission

Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Above Group. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place were developing and how they make us uniquely successful.

Christian Values - We demonstrate humility, honesty, integrity, respect, kindness, and a sense of social responsibility.

Uncompromising Quality We provide excellent results all the time, every time.

Buffalo We take initiative running toward and owning challenges.

Extreme Team We look out for the good of each other and are passionate about it.

Mechanical Engineering Intern (MEI)

The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Intern for Above Group shall contribute and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts for the firm. The MEI shall be in the process of obtaining a bachelors degree in mechanical or architectural engineering or equivalent, from an ABET accredited institution. This individual shall directly contribute to the Firm and its success through the development of knowledge and technical experience to effectively produce a quality design and ultimate product to the customer. The MEI shall execute design duties as required to ensure quality is always maintained.

The MEI is in the process of becoming a Mechanical Engineer by education and experience :

• Ability to combine personal judgment with information to implement design criteria.
• Review most current applicable building codes where the project is located.
• Maintain a clear line of communication with current Engineer leads and managers on projects, timelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate with all team members the implemented layout of distribution systems and equipment location.
• Proficient knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit software program a plus.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to resolve engineering problems and tasks as assigned.
• Developing knowledge in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and the willingness to learn fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems.
• Developing proficiency of mechanical concepts including Psychometrics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow both compressible and incompressible.
• Developing ability to use computer software including Trane Trace, eQuest, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual. Communicates well with individuals in the organization.
• Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.
• Work alongside Engineers to gain insight on their vision and be able to relate that onto drawings and designs.

The MEI is a Mechanical Designer :

The MEI develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management :

Key Characteristics of the Ideal Mechanical Engineer (MEI)

Called A strong sense of knowing who you are (i.e., gifts, talents, competencies) and how you are to spend your life. We fulfill our calling by being excellent at what God designed us to be and we diligently pursue it.

Practice Servant Leadership Leaders at Above Group are called to serve. We realize that effective leadership starts on the inside. We demonstrate that we are willing to do what others are unwilling to do. We will practice a Servant Leadership character that enriches the lives of others.

A Commitment to Above Group An understanding of and a commitment to the special purpose, mission, and beliefs of Above Group and will have a value system compatible with our values.

People Abilities Deep interest and care for people with an understanding of their primary interests, aims, strengths, and motivations.

Working with Customers A demonstrated ability to accomplish results through collaboration with and development of strong relationships with our customers.

Organizational Skills An ability to organize his / her own thoughts and work, while continually growing a results-oriented team. Ability to win the confidence of colleagues and office staff that demonstrates a well-functioning department.

Insight and Strategy A focused sense of strategy, (i.e., possessing the knowledge and sixth sense for how to implement our mutual goals). The ability to set realistic objectives and achieve them.

A Sense of Timing An intuitive sense of timing and appropriateness in relation to people and projects.

Work Capacity Sufficient physical and emotional energy to deliver the results necessary to advance our mission.

Self-Starter Creates ideas and follow through without prodding. (Balanced with judgment and knowing when and how to ask for assistance and counsel).

Enthusiasm A heartfelt passion for the work we do, which displays optimism but not overselling and overstating.

Character A level of impeccable integrity that permeates others.

Passion The Above Group Vision will be irresistible to the right person. People skills, organizational and communication abilities must be truly remarkable, this person will be excellent at vision-casting in a manner that inspires others to join with us and develop solid relationships.

Minimum Requirements

The Mechanical Engineer shall meet the following minimum requirements :

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