Job description

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities. Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer Intern Location: Tempe, Arizona Reports to: Project Manager COMPANY OVERVIEW University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC designs, builds, and commissions mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients. SUMMARY University Mechanical is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer Intern to assist the Project Manager with all Project Engineering functions at the assigned project site for various markets including; Semiconductor, Healthcare, Higher Education, Data Center, Manufacturing, and a wide range of other markets. This is an excellent opportunity for juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned. • Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion. • Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs. • Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc. • Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software. • Verify correct drawings are distributed to field. • Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manger. • Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.) • Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman. • Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances. • Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.) • Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed. • Assist field personnel in closeout of project. • Obtain as-builts from field • Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution. • Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established. • Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University currently in progress, OR equivalent experience. COMPUTER SKILLS • Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel) • Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred. • Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. • Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values. • Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. • Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail. • Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers. • Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Please review our Affirmative Action Policy . Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer Intern
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports to: Project Manager
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manger.
Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
Obtain as-builts from field
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management Degree from an accredited College or University currently in progress, OR equivalent experience.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred.
Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

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Effort: medium

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