Mechanical Co-Op (Fall 2024) - HGA

Overview::

HGA is a national multidisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. We believe that the best design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment.

 

We are an award-winning architectural and engineering firm and a leader in the design of healthcare facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, higher education buildings, and central heating and cooling plants. The mechanical systems in a building include the heating and cooling plants, air and water distribution systems, fire protection, plumbing, and control systems to operate the mechanical systems in the most energy efficient manner. This is a paid co-op/internship that is expected to last at least a semester in length beginning September of 2024, however we can be flexible with timing. 

 

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly and social activities are integrated into our office culture. We offer challenge, recognition, and personal visibility with an opportunity for career growth while working on some great projects.

In this role you will::

• The co-op student will learn to use software to analyze the heating and cooling loads in buildings.
• The student will also be trained to model mechanical systems in Revit – the 3D drafting tool used in the construction industry.
• The co-op student may also be involved in various mechanical design tasks such as analyzing stresses in steam distribution piping, calculating the outside air required in a health care facility, or modeling distribution ductwork and piping in an office complex.

You will need to have::

• Qualified candidates must be working toward a BS degree in mechanical engineering and have completed two years of school.
• Desirable skills include good communication skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Previous experience (co-ops or internships) in the design or construction industry and working knowledge of both Revit and AutoCAD are also desirable skills that could be used immediately.

Salary Information::

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $22/hour

Additional Information::

To Apply:

• Submit a resume in PDF format indicating degree program, anticipated degree completion date, and GPA

#LI-Hybrid