Mechanical Engineering Intern

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At Colvin Engineering Associates, we pride ourselves on a welcoming and collaborative culture. Our team values open communication, mutual respect, and a strong sense of camaraderie. We’re committed not only to these principles but also to continuous growth, client satisfaction, and delivering innovative design solutions.

We’re looking for interns who share our enthusiasm for learning and making a positive impact. If you enjoy working hard, collaborating with others, and thinking creatively, you could be a great fit for our team.

Join us and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment where professional growth, client success, and design excellence go hand in hand.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at: https://cea-ut.com/culture/.

Description:   Non-exempt hourly position, with competitive rate depending on experience and qualifications

Design mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and control systems

• Apply heat transfer principles, demonstrating knowledge of the factors that affect each specific situation to accurately calculate thermal loads for buildings, using company standard software. Check loads and ensure accuracy and adequacy. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychrometric processes, particularly moist air properties, evaporation, enthalpy, and temperature change, plus the basic HVAC processes. Properly design HVAC systems based on psychrometric principles; conduct a psychrometric analysis of HVAC components such as air handling units, heating and cooling coils, humidifiers and de-humidifiers; evaluate the needs of individual spaces within a building.
• Demonstrate knowledge of air system design principles including of the basics of air movement; the components of air distribution systems; considerations of human comfort; load and occupancy demand; duct system design; sound and vibration; and how codes and standards affect the design of air systems. Size and route duct systems, properly locate diffusers, calculate duct system pressure drops.
• Design heating systems, including the fuel source; the energy conversion plant; and the energy distribution system. 
• Design hydronic systems, including system design, pipe sizing, distribution, terminal devices, pumps, water treatment, and accessories. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in ventilation calculations, and design and document systems in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
• Develop designs in compliance with the prevailing Energy Code, and complete ComCheck documentation. 
• Read and interpret structural and electrical drawings to meet electrical demands; coordinate with structure, lights, and electrical rooms; and review construction documents to ensure coordination.
• Follow company standards on all design processes and maintain clear and accurate documentation of assumptions and client directions, calculations, and conclusions. File, either electronically or physically.
• Size equipment based on loads and in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Estimate energy consumption of different systems, using spreadsheets and other simplified methods.
• Design plumbing systems in compliance with prevailing code and Company design standards.
• Design natural gas systems, including developing gas schematics, sizing and routing piping, and detailing connections.
• Demonstrate knowledge of codes and standards and ensure that all work complies with all codes and regulations. 
• Ensure that construction documents are accurate, clear, and coordinated.