Mechanical Engineering Intern - PAC

Company: Tremco Incorporated
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The mechanical engineering intern will be responsible for helping the Mechanical Engineering/Air Handler Retrofit department research, plan and execute air handler restoration and retrofit projects.-- This position will include both in-office work and field work, with some travel.
Mechanical Engineer Intern Responsibilities:
Assist in Training:

• Assist in training building sciences assessors on mechanical engineering concepts, fan arrays, coils, and HVAC controls
  
• Assist in training building sciences assessors on measurement and verification (M&V) concepts as it relates to the performance of air handling systems, coils, fans, and controls, as well as energy efficiency
  
• Assist in training BRS team members in execution of field retrofits
  Sales Assist:
  
  • As directed by the Sales Team, you will assist in participating in calls, virtual meetings and in-person meetings with clients to answer client and contractor-partner questions about fan array functionality, installation, features and benefits.-- You must be willing to become well versed in fan arrays generally and in the unique features and benefits of fan array manufacturers that are supplying.
    
  • As directed by the Sales Team, you will assist in participating in calls, virtual meetings and in-person meetings with clients to answer client and contractor-partner questions about air handler upgrades, component change-outs and energy efficiency improvements.-- You must be willing to become well versed in air handler re-builds, restoration, particularly for chilled water air handlers.
    
  • As directed by the Sales Team and/or Estimating Team, you will participate in site visits to gather measurements and evaluate air handlers for suitability for upgrades, including but not limited to fan arrays.-- You will assist the team in creation of a checklist that includes but its not limited to:
    
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    • Electrical
      
    • Unit Voltage
      
      • MOCP
        
      • MCA
        
        
      • Unit Orientation
        
      • Room between fan array, coil, and supply discharge
        
      • Room between fan array and electrostatic filtration (if applicable)
        
      • Room to even place fan arrays in the first place
        
      • Positive Pressure
        
        • Concern about air, moisture leakage due to positive pressure
          
          
        • AHU Door
          
          • Is a new AHU Door needed.-- Does it need to be a certain kind of door?-- What measurements?
            
            
          • Access
            
            • How will fan arrays and assembly be brought onto the roof or the mechanical room? Elevator, stair, ladder? Crane needed?
              
              
              Supply Chain Assist:
              
              • You will assist in coordination, research and development of plans for identifying suppliers of HVAC components such as fan arrays, coils, controls, dampers and other air handler restoration tools and equipment.
                Manufacturer Liaison:
                
                • As directed by BRS Team, liaison with fan array manufacturers, coil manufacturers and other component manufacturers on providing data for proposals, orders, revising orders, trouble shooting.
                  Assist in Field in Execution of HVAC Air Handler Retrofits:
                  
                  • Assist Pure Air team in confirming data for sold projects, e.g.
                    
                    • Confirm the proper design of fan array and wall
                      
                    • Bulkhead wall measurements
                      
                    • CFM, TSP
                      
                    • suitability and spacing for upgrades such as fan arrays or new filtration
                      
                    • Refer to Sales Assist Section for checklist
                      
                    • In addition to what is included in this job description, assist in creation of a detailed list of items to look for when evaluating whether an air handler is a suitable candidate for a fan array retrofit
                      
                    • Assist in identifying when ancillary scopes of work are necessary and document SOW for Project Manager
                      
                      • Examples include: installation of new AHU door, supply duct transition
                        
                        
                        
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                        • Assist Pure Air team as liaison with manufacturer, sales team, and client on status of order for retrofit equipment on a periodic basis
                          
                          The hourly rate for applicants in this position generally ranges between $18 and $20 (based on prior experience). This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
                          Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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