Fire Protection co-op students are considered to be an integral part of the engineering staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing production and design projects. This position is short term and hourly (typically 40 hours per week). It is encouraged that the student returns for multiple co-op terms.
II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Core Function
- Support of engineering and design needs for ongoing projects in design or in the field.
General
- On time and dependable.
- Completes tasks thoroughly and on time.
- Able to keep accurate records of billable time.
- Able to submit timesheets in timely manner.
- Able to use and understand office equipment technology such as phones, copiers, plotters, scanners and computers.
- Able to use Windows and Microsoft office programs (excel, word, etc.)
- Able to work in team environment.
- Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
- Understand and follows company structure.
- Understands and follows department standards and procedures.
Activities
- Able to perform basic fire protection drafting with minimal direction.
- Able to create and print drawings.
- Able to draft fire protection based on comments and markups.
- Able to draft and digitize fire protection existing conditions.
- Able to draft, digitize, and convert fire protection field notes to CAD.
- Provide lessons learned feedback.
- Identify training topics.
- Assist with fire protection document template management.
Expectations of all engineering and design co-ops
- Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; show pride in work performed; demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintain professional behavior and appearance; exhibit dependability.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Culture
Is aligned with our culture and core Mission/Vision/Values.
Communication
Possesses ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate with staff.
Motivation
Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Judgment
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Technical Skills
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Teamwork
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Innovation
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Adaptability
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Education
Student candidate must be attending technical college for an associate’s degree or
Attending a 4 year college for a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum GPA of 2.8
Experience
Any previous consulting engineering or construction field experience is desired.
Communication Skills
Verbal – Speaks clearly, listens attentively
Written – Writes clearly
Computer Skills
Basic computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit is desired
- Accuracy of completing tasks
- Timeliness of completing tasks
- Willingness to help and go the extra mile
- Positive attitude
- Punctuality
- Consistency in performing and completing tasks
- Ability to gain engineering knowledge and consistently apply it
- Thoroughness and accuracy in completing calculations
- Attention to drafting detail
- Understanding and application of company standards