Bernhard’s core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard’s vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through delivery of excellent, high value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Purpose and Essential Duties

The Bernhard Mechanical Engineer Intern’s primary purpose is to be given opportunities for practical skills, workplace experience, and greater knowledge in the Engineering Industry. Interns will be given opportunities within mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or commissioning. The Intern upholds Bernhard TME’s owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.

Candidates will be responsible for working with a licensed Mechanical Engineer for renovations, new construction and for energy retrofits of existing buildings. This work will include heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, cost estimating, specification writing, submittal review, construction administration and project closeout. Specific responsibilities include:

• Mechanical design of energy retrofit projects and infrastructure projects as prime consultant.
• Mechanical design of new construction projects and renovation projects in conjunction with an architect.
• Coordinate mechanical requirements with electrical engineer, architect, structural engineer and civil engineer.
• Fieldwork for mechanical systems on renovations and energy retrofits.
• Heating and cooling load calculation.
• Piping and ductwork system pressure drop analysis.
• Mechanical and front-end specification preparation.
• Perform progress inspections and final project punch list inspection.
• Communicate in a professional and productive manner.

This position is Full Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Mechanical Engineer.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Currently working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry
• Computer literate; knowledge of applicable software
• Possess an in-depth combination of analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to identify and evaluate options, implement solutions and resolve complex problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Travel Requirements

• Infrequent travel to Company or client locations. Approximately 10% of time will be spent traveling.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

Essential

• The ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time at a desk. The ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb on job sites as needed. The ability to lift up to 15lbs.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

To staffing/placement agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)