Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #60 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: JMT is seeking a current full-time Mechanical Engineering student entering their Junior or Senior year within an ABET Accredited program. The intern will be a member of our growing Facilities Engineering practice in the Newark, DE 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 Design and Commissioning activities. Candidate will work closely with mechanical engineers and other facilities team members. 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, technical evaluation of equipment and material, and maintaining accurate and current project documentation. Sponsorship not available for this position.
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
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
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
Required Experience
Full time student in mechanical or architectural engineering
Equivalency of a Junior or Senior status from an ABET Accredited Mechanical Engineering degree program
Preferred Experience
Coursework in related field
Previous internship experience
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.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 30 lbs) may be required as needed.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Attention-to-detail
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Integrity & Dependability
Job-Focused Learning
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive, equitable and diverse workforce.