Forensics Intern Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Who We Are:
m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.
Our Core Values

• Do What's Right - Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
• Do Your Best - Exceptional Client-Centric Service, Go Above and Beyond, Anticipate Needs
• Own It - Accountable, Committed, Reliable
• Win Together - Respect, Positive, Team Orientated, Support One Another
• Grow Together - Continuous Improvement, Learn and Improve, No Ego

Working at m2e:

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week.
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP).
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO.
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%.
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

Job Purpose
To perform basic professional and technical engineering tasks ranging from inspections, reporting, plan preparation/review to contract administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established construction/engineering practices and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform field observations of construction projects to monitor progress and verify conformance to design drawings/specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed written reports of performed field observations identifying any deviation and non-conformance with the design drawings/specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct swing stage inspections on high-rise structures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor as requested by the Client in order to determine feasibility of the proposed retrofit and/or repair.
• Attend various internal and external meetings regarding assigned projects or issues, and respond to questions and inquiries from various individuals, groups, organizations, or companies regarding a wide range of engineering topics and issues.
• Strictly adheres to the office standards, policies and project schedules. Timely inform project manager and/or department head regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work.
• Learning is a required assignment for all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in a related engineering field.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Possession of a registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) via examination is preferred.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to perform swing stage inspections; OSHA certification preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 0-2 years of pre-or-post degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating in either a professional or educational environment.
• 1+ year of forensic engineering is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content and write).
• Knowledgeable in all technical areas of design, construction and management, or having a demonstrated ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in dealing with manpower and budgets.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effectively mentors, trains and develops people within and/or outside his/her work group/team.
• Creative problem solving.

Physical Demands*
Necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively:

• Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand upright for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements)
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, laying, crawling, and twisting required up to 30% of the time in this role.
• Must be able to ride in a hoist and/or swing stage.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to use right and left foot for repetitive movements as in operating controls or levers.
• Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to see near, in the distance, color, depth, and range.

*Safety equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, OSHA approved footwear, safety glasses and safety vests, is always required
while performing job functions on active construction sites. Safety gloves, ear plugs, and safety harness will be issued when appropriate.
*Riding in a hoist and/or in a swing stage to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards. Climbing ladders and scaffolds to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.