Mechanical Co-op

Position:Mechanical Co-op for Spring 2027

Location: Fort Thomas, KY

Job :269

# of Openings:3

Title: Mechanical Co-Op

Studio: Assigned Team

Reports To
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Team Leader (assigned to upper level designer or engineer)

Mechanical engineering co-op students are considered to be an integral part of the engineering staff and are provided with design tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the design and engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing production and design projects. This position is short term, hourly (typically 40 hours per week) and will begin early January 2027.

KLH Engineers is nationally ranked among the top MEP firms in the country and has a values-driven culture that prioritizes the employee, emphasizes teamwork, and encourages innovation both in the firm’s end products and internal processes.

• Support of engineering and design needs for ongoing projects in design or in the field. General
• Working knowledge of miscellaneous office equipment technology such as phones, copiers, plotters, scanners and computers.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• On time and dependable.
• Keep accurate records of billable time and submits timesheets on time.
• Completes tasks thoroughly and on time.
• Effectively understand and can reiterate technical information.
• Understand and follows company structure.
• Understands and follows department standards and procedures.
• Understand floor plans, sections, details and basic architectural concepts.
• Performs basic HVAC load calculations.

• Preparation and modification of engineering drawings using computer-aided systems such as Auto Cad or Revit. Modification includes views, layering, routines, and custom menus.
• Develop preliminary sketches or schematics, layouts, details and/or drawings.
• Participate in company technical training to gain understanding of process and knowledge of field.
• Collaboration on projects to develop a plan for actions required to meet deadlines.
• Creating, organizing and plotting construction sets for issuance to the field.
• Local delivery of drawings.

• Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; show pride in work performed; demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintain professional behavior and appearance; exhibit dependability.

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Is aligned with our culture and core Mission/Vision/Values.

• Possesses ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate with staff.

• Sets and achieves challenging goals;
  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
  Measures self against standard of excellence;
  Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests.
• Displays original thinking and creativity;
  Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
  Generates suggestions for improving work;
  Presents ideas and information in a…