Job Summary:

The Mechanical / Piping Engineer Intern or Co-op will work alongside other Mechanical Engineers in our Mechanical and Piping Departments to prepare drawings, calculations, and other deliverables for our clients’ design projects. The position will also interface with team members in our other engineering disciplines to provide cohesive engineering packages to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Complete calculations of limited complexity, with supervision as needed; may include stress analysis and equipment sizing
• Create and modify equipment drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs using AutoCAD
• Assemble equipment RFQ packages
• Model equipment and pipe design in 3-D using AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Inventor
• Develop and design pipe supports
• Assist experienced Mechanical and Piping Engineers with their activities as requested

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent education) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
• Effective communication skills in order to convey ideas is a must 
• Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Seeks feedback to improve performance
• Proficient with AutoCAD or other drafting software desired
• Exposure to Plant 3D or similar 3-D modeling programs a plus

Potential Experiences:

• Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm
• Expand capabilities with drafting software such as AutoCAD, or others
• Learn about process safety and its importance in the design and operation of our clients’ facilities
• Exposure to and application of industry codes and standards related to the mechanical discipline such as ASME Section VIII, and piping codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.1 and ANSI B16.5
• Obtain an introduction to P&IDs and piping specifications
• Acquire hands-on experience in the field

About Nexus

Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise.
Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.