Mechanical Engineering Intern

Primary responsibility of this position is the preparation and creation of CAD drawings with SolidWorks associated with Prime a RESA Power Company Engineering jobs and projects. The position requires the use of creativity and practical problem solving to develop new product designs that meet the customer needs while being cost effective and easy to assemble. The mechanical design Intern is the advocate for the mechanical design aspects of a project helping to guide the project to a successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Able to learn RESA and location product offerings. Able to take direction and learn locations processes and/or applicable customer processes.
• Take part in meetings both internally and externally with clients
• Prepare drawings including general arrangements sub assembly drawings part drawings and occasionally electrical drawings
• Prepare electrical equipment and drawings lists and specification as required
• Follow project or departmental standards related to the work taking direction and instructions from project engineers and managers associated with the design
• Propose creative and innovative ways of improving drafting and design costs and efficiency
• Assist in creating and submitting progress and technical reports
• Adhere to implement and maintain drafting standards and techniques
• Write specifications for structural and mechanical equipment
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of project documentation including technical reports operation and maintenance manuals project design basis construction work packages and drawings
• Responsible for keeping all project files/materials/equipment stored neatly and clearly identified in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Under supervision of the Drafting and Mechanical Design Manager provide engineering calculations and analysis for equipment designs.
• Calculate quantities distances weights and special requirements as necessary and under direction of the project engineer.
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field or currently pursuing higher education
• Proficient in all aspects of MS Office skills
• Experience with SolidWorks is considered an asset
• Mechanical aptitude is essential
• Knowledge of heat transfer mechanics and basic beam strength calculations an asset
• Ability to manage work to deadline
• Quality of production
• Quality of documentation
• Communication and collaboration at all levels
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Good theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Good customer service time management and followup skills.
• Work effectively with customers peers and management to resolve client issues.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle will be required to have a valid drivers license.

Who we are!

Prime a RESA Power Company is a dynamic people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! Prime a RESA Power Company has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety performance and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of longterm partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe missioncritical power across our customers electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier firstchoice trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We dont cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely efficiently and thoroughly all day every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally ethically and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decisionmaking skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our longterm relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm professionalism and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers management vendors customers etc. with respect courtesy cooperation attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques policy procedures equipment and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications continuing ed OTJ experience etc..

We solve problems

• Every day is different so we need to be innovative decision makers flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient reliable and no nonsense. We work hard but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees vendors customers etc..

Webuild strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a wellrun company but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily crawling climbing standing for long periods of time and working in nonideal conditions.

Prime a RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.