What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Envelope Co-Op position at Socotec?
Company Description
About SOCOTEC:
Socotec AE Consulting LLC, is an architectural design and structural engineering firm based in Boston, Massachusetts with resources across the globe. At the forefront of incorporating sustainable design solutions into all projects, our local team of 35 along with 350 across the U.S. have diverse experience with projects across many sectors and building types. We provide niche consulting services within the A/E/C industry for both high-profile, new construction and existing buildings and create value for our clients using the unique synergy of our consulting services for building envelope, sustainability and energy, code advisory, project advisory, dispute resolution, and specialty engineering.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
Job Description
SOCOTEC AE Consulting, LLC, has a Building Envelope opportunity for the Spring/Summer 2022 semester. The selected candidate will have the opportunity join our multi-disciplinary Building Envelope, Architectural, Structural Engineering and Owner’s Project Management firm and be able to participate in, and be a part of, a multitude of projects in varying capacities.
Types of projects may include, but not be limited to Roofing, Windows, Masonry or Concrete, Curtainwalls, Waterproofing, Building Envelope Commissioning.
Projects and tasks could include, but not are limited to, any or all of the following:
- Assisting the Project Managers with field investigations and existing conditions surveys.
- Assist the drafting team with light-to-moderate AutoCAD and/or Revit drafting of plans, elevations, sections and/or details (depending on AutoCAD/Revit experience and comfort level).
- Observe and participate in repair design discussions and reviews.
- Assist Drafters and Project Managers with printing, assembling and packaging drawing and specification sets for submissions or shipping.
- Assist with editing specifications, proposals, letters and/ or Field Reports.
- Product, manufacturer or other research.
- A variety of other Ad-Hoc projects. This is an opportunity to gain experience and exposure to the full spectrum of phases from study, design conception, bidding and construction.
The individual in this position reports to the Project Managers and Principals.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) year of full time, college education completed in Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering or Architecture.
- General familiarity with building materials and methods.
- Familiarity with plans, elevations, details and sections.
- Some experience in AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word and MS Excel. MS Outlook).
- Strong desire to be part of, and contribute to, a dynamic team of professionals.
- Ability to effectively present and communicate information verbally, graphically and in writing.
Additional Information
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Job Type: Full-time
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
