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Form of workNV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
NV5 is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Co-Op to work in our Braintree, MA office for the 2024 summer semester (May - August 2024). A position is available for a Fire Protection Engineering academic track individual interested in exposure to the building design and construction industry. Co-ops will work 30-40 hours per week for 14-16 weeks (standard schedule is 32 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday) during the summer semester (May-August).
During the course of the internship/co-op program, students will collaborate with NV5 engineers in a multi-discipline team environment for design of building fire suppression and fire alarm systems. Based on candidate interests, the co-op will gain experience with building systems including but not limited to fire suppression and fire alarm systems for office buildings, academic facilities, laboratories, and industrial projects in and around the area. Interns will assist engineers and designers in the development and production of engineering plans and specifications on a variety of projects. The systems designed at NV5 include Electrical, HVAC, and Fire Protection and Plumbing systems for a wide variety of building types.
- Lay out engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit and draft the design under the supervision of an engineer, senior engineer, drafter or project manager.
- Take engineer’s rough plan mark-ups and modify or finalize design documents under the supervision of a drafter, engineer, senior engineer or project manager and draft the design.
- Actively engage with project engineers and designers to develop and create design and construction drawings using Revit 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Participate in field surveys to investigate and document existing conditions of buildings.
- Assist with engineering calculations as directed by engineering staff.
- Produce drawings using AutoCAD and Revit from marked-up not-to-scale drawings provided by engineers or drafters in the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and Fire Protection disciplines, under the direction of a designer, engineer, or senior engineer.
- Other duties may include attending client meetings with project managers and engineers, writing reports, generating system diagrams and details. General office duties may be required from time to time to assist in the smooth operation of the firm.
- Must be working towards a BS Degree in engineering with an interest in Fire Protection.
- Working towards a BS or MS Degree in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred.
- Formal training in AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with familiarity with Microsoft Products such as Excel and Outlook.
- On-the-job experience or previous internship in the consulting engineering field is preferred.
- Can-do attitude and willingness to learn is required.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
