CO-OP

Position Mechanical Engineering CO-OP Fall 2024

Organization KFI Engineers

Reporting Relationship Senior Engineer/Project Manager

Website http://www.kfiengineers.com/

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW AND KFI CULTURE

At KFI, we view Internships as an investment in our future. That means we need to help educate our interns in the way we do business, and expose them to a range of projects, work and industry sectors. Our interns are typically responsible for performing engineering tasks, providing input and technical expertise, and working closely with management, project team, and clients.

Perhaps the best way to describe the culture and work environment at KFI is this statement from one of our past interns, now a full-time employee: “The engineering experience base at KFI is extensive and an ideal working environment to learn a great deal in a short amount of time. The people at KFI tend to jump at the opportunity to mentor or provide insight into the world we work in.”

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Site visits to gather field information as required.
• Performs engineering calculations.
• Excel spreadsheets for document preparation.
• Participates in various meetings, providing analysis, input, and recommendations.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project schedules as needed.
• Report writing.

• Displays professional engineering ethics and complies with KFI policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering design software preferred (e.g. AutoCad, Revit etc).
• Treats people with respect; relates well to people regardless of their organization level, personality, or background.
• Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, excel,
• Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
• Organized and able to manage time effectively.Able to adapt to changing work demands and priorities.
• Professional, able to represent KFI in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel if needed.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

• Designed and conducted a long-range Utility Study that included project planning, analysis and review of recommendations with customers.
• Conducted an extensive energy modeling study for a new high school, as well as a large shopping mall.
• Performed HVAC assessment and commissioning services for clients at diverse locations, including clinics, power plants, university buildings, and K-12 schools.
• Identified energy-wasting HVAC system deficiencies for clients by analyzing past utility usage and current equipment performance, and made recommissioning recommendations based on calculated projected energy savings and payback periods.
• Prepared an analysis of a ground-source heat pump system.
• Developed engineering calculation tools that enhanced efficiency and accuracy of various calculations.

EDUCATION

In the process of earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

Completion of at least one year of college coursework preferred.

SUCCESS – WHAT WE CARE ABOUT

• Complete assigned tasks per project schedule, and within budgeted hours.
• Meet KFI’s quality standards for services provided.
• Achieve high level of customer satisfaction (internal and external) for services provided.
• Collaborate and interact effectively with other members of project team.

KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.