AKF Group LLC is an award-winning professional services firm providing engineering, commissioning, testing, technology, sustainability, and lightning design services. We weave together our core Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing / Fire Protection (MEP / FP) engineering as well as thirteen additional Integrated Services under a single point of contact. AKF’s experienced engineers focus on new ways to design for the built environment amidst the evolving trends of the Architectural Engineering and Construction industry. We build flexible spaces with sustainability in mind to achieve the highest quality of convenience and comfort.

We are looking for Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Architectural Engineering graduates to join our team starting in the summer of 2024. As a recent graduate, you will have the opportunity to participate in AKF's Summer Academy. The AKF Summer Academy provides learning and software training to newly hired college graduates at AKF. The Academy covers a wide variety of topics aimed to help participants better understand the construction industry, AKF’s role in that industry, the flow of work at AKF, and each of the services offered by AKF. This grants those in school an opportunity to learn about a potential career in the construction industry and gives those joining AKF full-time a firm grasp on the various types of engineering services that AKF offers. The goal is to help everyone start their career with knowledge of not just their own specialty but how to collaborate with other specialties. The training also helps new members better understand the lifecycle of project work at AKF and of all construction projects.

General: 

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Successfully completes engineering tasks on engineering projects. Works closely with Project Engineer or Engineer for technical review and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate power and lighting loads for building systems
• Survey the existing electrical systems for buildings
• Design power distribution and life safety (fire alarm) systems
• Select and layout electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, electrical panels and emergency generators 
• Review and understand task objectives and requirements as communicated by the Project Manager or Project Engineer
• Assist in code analyses, required calculations, equipment selection and field survey tasks
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects
• Understand and demonstrate core values
• Enhance the firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, architects, vendors, other design professionals and contractors
• Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm’s Technical Committee as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program
• Between 0 - 4 years of experience with a consulting engineering firm
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills 
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently accomplish tasks and assignments to meet deadlines with supervision 
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Beginning understanding of the architectural, engineering and construction industry
• Introductory knowledge of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Introductory working knowledge of BIM/Revit and AutoCAD

Required/Preferred Credentials:

• FE designation is preferred
• LEED certification
• Certifications in areas of expertise

Job Classification and Scheduled work hours:

• Full Time Salaried Exempt Employee. Exempt employees are ineligible for Overtime Pay. 
• Standard workweek is Monday-Friday
• Minimum 8 working hours/day (40 hours/week Monday-Friday) within the firm’s hours of operation of 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
• You may be required to work extra hours in order to meet client’s demands and project delivery target dates.
• Travel to client meetings and worksites may be required on occasion.

AKF offers a complete and competitive benefit package which currently includes a generous PTO policy, cost shared medical, 401(k), and 100% paid dental, vision, life and disability insurance. We also offer flexible and remote/hybrid work schedules.

AKF Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.