Spring Co-op Student -Building Systems- Nuclear & Civil

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to use established practices and guidelines applying educational knowledge of design engineering principles as listed.

This position supports the Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects and, under direct supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments, applying basic engineering principles.

• Perform and check routine calculations, specify simple equipment, and solve problems of simple engineering complexity.
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution.
• Participate in equipment and material procurement activities.
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and / or project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Progress towards an accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering; and a combination of education and directly related work experience equal to minimum three (3) years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state / province, and federal / national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Ability to cross train in mechanical sub-disciplines within Building Systems Group such as HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection

Preferred Qualifications

Nuclear engineering majors

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Typically has one (1) year of field construction experience
• Ability to speak / read multiple languages
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the basic use of spreadsheets

Other Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Basic knowledge of :

o Performing hand and computer calculations for fluid systems and HVAC systems

o Mathcad and / or Microsoft Excel for heat load and / or pipe sizing, pumping sizing calculations.

o Discipline codes and standards

Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation programs.

Preferred Qualifications : Basic knowledge of HVAC Software (Carrier HAP, Trane Trace), and AFT Fathom (Plumbing & Fire Protection).

Notice to Candidates :

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security.

Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.