What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Design and Construct Intern position at O'Connell Electric Company?
VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT INTERNSHIP
Overview :
Virtual Design and Construct Interns support the Design and Fabrication team with development and coordination of project documents for construction and / or prefabrication including design assistance and construction document modifications as well as BIM model design and coordination.
Intern and co-op students will have an opportunity to gain experience working and assisting with many functions of the O'Connell Electric Construction Services team, including working alongside Virtual Design and Construct Coordinators, Project Managers, Union Electricians, and more. Students may also have opportunities to visit job sites as necessary to gain exposure in assisting with any issues or conflicts that relate to design and fabrication.
Typical duties of a design intern include, but are not limited to : Review new projects and assist in coordinating any design changes and prefabrication opportunities.Attend project meetings when invited and perform site visits as required for design and fabrication assistance.Provide project design and / or redesign including Revit, CAD, Inventor drawings, trade coordination, and project specific spool / detail drawings, including managing project files both internally and / or at a project-specific sites.Assist with design software and hardware maintenance including, but not limited to, annual and third-party upgrades, software deployments, field solutions, hardware analysis, O'Connell Electric design standards, template creations, file management, etc.Assist with creation of common prefabrication assemblies including, but not limited to, families / parts / blocks, associated drawings and documents.Assist with coordination and use of field layout tools when required.Assist with developing project schedule, plan, and job coordination as directed.Support efficient record keeping practices, ensuring service requests are documented properly.Document and maintain request for information (RFI) logs and corresponding responses.Gain exposure to local laws and codes that may affect design and fabrication requirements.Assist the design and fabrication team members, including various project managers, as needed.Requirements
Understanding of BIM.Ability to perform well within strict deadlines to meet project schedules.Possess a self-motivated mindset.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative / team atmosphere.Software experience including AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks and Revit MEP.Knowledge of BlueBeam and MS Office programs.
Compensation :
The minimum and maximum annual salary (or hourly rates) that O'Connell Electric Company, Inc. believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting are $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
It is important to O'Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O'Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and / or senior-level positions, that meets all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.
Equal Opportunity
O'Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O'Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $17 - $20
