Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee owned, multidiscipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. Our talented staff collaborate to serve our clients with innovative, sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities in which we live and work.

We currently have an internship available in our Mechanical/Electrical Team based in our Chicago, IL office. The internship will provide hands on experience with design and construction of mechanical and electrical building systems including low and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire protection and plumbing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with site survey and data collection of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Assist with load calculations for HVAC systems, short circuit analysis and power modeling.
• Assist with the research, specification, and selection of electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Drafting in AutoCad MEP and/or Revit.

Position Requirements

• Students with a declared major in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an interest/emphasis on building systems are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents and research specifications and codes as needed.
• Ability to perform basic calculations to compute quantities, verify measurements, and organize and analyze data.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks with guidance from other staff.
• Good communication and listening skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and learn and apply new skills.
• Previous experience with building construction or remodeling is desirable.
• Experience using MS Excel and one or more of the following software packages is desirable: AutoCad MEP, Revit, SKM Powertools, Trane Trace.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Clark Dietz internships provide a great opportunity to apply academic learning to real world engineering projects and introduce students to the engineering profession.

To learn more about our firm, please visit www.clarkdietz.com

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