Mechanical Engineer Intern

Mechanical Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education. The intern will be a member of our growing Facilities MEP Engineering practice in the Hunt Valley, MD office. The intern will be asked to work closely with engineering employees to carry out an array of assigned tasks. The tasks will range from data entry, making changes to existing engineering drawings to design of small engineering projects in addition to documentation and field support of Commissioning activities. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assembling data and assisting with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals; utilizing computer programs to solve engineering problems; assisting with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects, specification development or preparation, technical evaluation of equipment and material, and maintaining accurate and current project documentation.

Salary range for this position is $20-$25 per hour commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Enter data into systems
• Make edits and updates to existing engineering drawings and projects
• Coordinate new small-scale projects
• Assemble data and research
• Assist with administrative duties
• Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects
• Develop and prepare specifications
• Evaluate equipment and material
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications required:

• Full time student in engineering; Equivalency of a Junior or Senior status from an ABET Accredited mechanical engineering degree program
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced cooperative team environment spanning across multiple offices
• Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers and tasks

Qualifications preferred

• Coursework in related field
• Previous internship experience
• Previous related working experience, which may include work done concurrent to completion of engineering degree program, preferred
• Successful completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam preferred

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law