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SmithGroup

Jan 27

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Boston

Requirements

  • Is detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • Has strong graphic and verbal communication skills.
  • Is enrolled in a BS Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering program.
  • Has experience with Revit or CAD.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize REVIT 3D modeling software to assist the lead engineers in the design of Supply, Waste & Ventilation, Medical Gas and Fire Protection systems for healthcare, science and technology and higher education type facilities.
  • Perform Fire Suppression calculations using the latest calculation software.
  • Perform pipe sizing calculations for all Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
  • Visit a job site to witness construction progress or perform existing conditions survey.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including architects and planners.

FAQs

What is the role of a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer Intern at SmithGroup?

The intern will assist lead engineers in designing plumbing and fire protection systems using REVIT, perform fire suppression and pipe sizing calculations, visit job sites, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.

What software will I be using as an intern?

You will utilize REVIT 3D modeling software as well as the latest calculation software for fire suppression.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will work on design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, and higher education facilities.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

You should be enrolled in a BS Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering program, have experience with Revit or CAD, and possess strong graphic and verbal communication skills.

How long is the internship program?

The internship lasts for 12 weeks and typically takes place between May and August.

What is the expected hourly rate for this internship?

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is between $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Will there be opportunities for hands-on experience during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in hands-on project work, site visits, and additional activities like "Lunch & Learn" sessions with office leadership.

Are there any overtime pay opportunities in this internship?

Yes, you are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers a hybrid work environment that allows flexibility to work both in-office and remotely as needed.

How can I prepare for this internship?

You can prepare by gaining experience with Revit or CAD software, enhancing your graphic and verbal communication skills, and familiarizing yourself with plumbing and fire protection systems concepts.

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SmithGroup

An award-winning, global, integrated design firm on a mission to Design a Better Future.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1853
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets behind decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 19 offices in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,300 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery—giving rise to new and innovative processes and methodologies that are redefining the way we work. Our integrated practice offers depth in all disciplines serving the built and natural environment, including architecture, engineering (coastal, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), landscape architecture, urban design and environmental science. Our specialists—from artists and engineers, to nurses, workplace strategists and beyond—develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. Blending artistry, technology, planning, research and strategy, we partner with clients to up-end disruptors redefining their businesses and solve challenges impacting their worlds. Whether tasked to develop a business model, workflow processes, a campus master plan, a building, an energy model, or a strategic plan, our integrated team of experts relentlessly explores and refines until they arrive at a solution that realizes success at every scale of a project. Our ability to blend aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future—has earned recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over.

Culture & Values

  • Equity

    We believe in creating a design culture grounded in empathy, dignity, and excellence.

  • Passion

    Our passion for design excellence drives us to solve complex, meaningful problems for clients.

  • Sustanibilty

    We design to create a healthy and prosperous future for clients and communities.

  • Curiosity

    We relentlessly explore, test and learn in order to innovate and solve today's emerging challenges.

  • Community

    We are leaders where we live and work. We share our energy, our time, and our knowledge to advance our clients and professions.

  • Integrity

    Trust is the foundation of all great design solutions. The only way to serve our clients and one another is with bedrock integrity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Workplace

    We offer flexible scheduling along with in-office, remote and hybrid work plans

  • 15 Fridays Off

    We enjoy 15 extra Fridays off per year – on top of holidays & basic PTO

  • Compensation & Savings

    401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, commuter benefits & more

  • Health And Well-Being

    Parental leave, domestic partner & same-sex benefits, caregiving resources, coverage for medical, dental, vision, Rx, flex spending options

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