HED | IDEAS - Level 1 Mechanical Engineering Intern

HED | IDEAS (Intern Development for Engineering and Architecture Students) is an approximate 10-week program that provides aspiring A/E professionals real-world work experiences that introduces them to the many diverse components of an A/E firm. The experience is intended to complement and support their academic learning experience.

Interns contribute to one or more of HED’s nine market sectors. Project work exposure can vary, from planning and concept development, through design and production and construction administration. Interns also attend a series of workshops that provide introductions to the intricacies of integrated practice, project management, programming, business development and marketing, all crucial to the successful operations of an A/E firm.

Interns at HED harness their critical thinking skills, enthusiasm, innovation, passion, energy, and curiosity to make a positive impact through design excellence and contributing to making the world a better place. They thrive in a collaborative and hybrid work environment that embraces authenticity, discipline, growth, change and making a mark on the world.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Perform design duties as directed by the project team leader. 
• Support the discipline team leader in the construction documentation process. 
• Perform production documentation using automated drafting (Revit)
• Develop project details. 
• Interface with other project team members on design coordination assignments. 
• Visit site locations for information gathering purposes as directed.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the supervisor. 
• Award and project pursuit documentation
• Attend HED | IDEAS workshops.t.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills. 
• Computer literacy required, Revit experience preferred. 
• Initiative-taking, enthusiastic, and flexible. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings. 
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes. 
• Ability to be present in an office at least twice per week or as expected by the local office.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes. 
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. 

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATION SUBMISSION AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2025, WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.

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