Building System Design Internship (summer 2025)
Greenman-Pedersen Inc

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/V

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Job Description

GPI is seeking interns for our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural groups in our Metro DC offices in Rockville and Olney, MD. Interns will perform field investigations, analysis, 3D design, drafting, plan development, report writing, contractor submittal review, and construction phase site visits.

Interns will work with experienced project teams toward completing interesting projects related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. The preferred candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and some REVIT and/or AutoCAD knowledge.

An individualized internship program with the opportunity to explore multiple engineering disciplines, including potential opportunities with other local GPI offices in construction engineering, inspection, and management. Each intern will be assigned a mentor and will be involved in various training sessions, field visits, employee engagement activities, and work on various projects.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities:

• Performing engineering analysis and design.
• Preparing cohesive and organized engineering calculations.
• Detailing and drafting using 3D CADD Software.
• Assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Developing task deliverables for review by a Senior Engineer.
• Performing tasks according to the assigned schedule and budget.
• Working independently under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
• Participate in field inspections of future project locations and active construction sites.
• Assist with report writing.

Qualifications:

• A student pursuing a degree in engineering and interested in mechanical/electrical or related engineering. Good communicator, energetic, and able to work in the office to obtain the whole experience of working alongside our engineering staff.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

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