HVAC / Plumbing/ Fire Protection Engineering Co-Op - Buildings (Fall 2024) - ( 2400035I )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

The AEC industry is evolving at a rapid pace, leveraging new technology and innovation. Stantec invests tremendous efforts in advancing our practice through computational design and leveraging data to drive efficiency and accuracy through automation and data-informed decision-making.

Your Opportunity

In this position as a Co-op Student, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. The role of a Co-op Student is to perform a variety of selected tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills within the Plumbing and Fire Protection discipline. Assignments will require a good technical understanding of the basics. Work performed will be under the direct supervision of a Senior Technician or Engineer. The Co-op Student will assist the plumbing design team in the daily design activities for various projects. These activities will include reviewing and understanding drawings, preparing design calculations, and drafting engineered mark-ups into Revit design programs for various Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. These systems include domestic water, drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and medical gas systems. There will be opportunities to be on construction sites and attend field meetings with the design engineer to observe construction progress and complete field observations. Looking for self-motivated individuals with good communication skills and experience with Excel and Revit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, specifications, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.

• Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables.

• Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.

• Providing CAD drafting and design assistance for a wide variety of projects, from the report stage through design and construction administration.

• Assisting in the resolution of technical issues on construction sites.

• You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture.

• Coordinates with other professionals on assigned projects Students will also have the opportunity to accompany senior staff to construction sites and pre-design site visits.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in CADD with a basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting.

• Ability to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.

Education and Experience

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include using a ladder, working with measuring tools and exposure to the elements while working outside.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Organization : BC-1779 Buildings-US Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Aug 19, 2024, 10:46:43 AM

Req ID: 2400035I

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans