van Zelm Engineers is a well-established mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm headquartered in Farmington, CT with satellite offices in Massachusetts and North Carolina. We are devoted solely to the planning, study, and design of mechanical and electrical systems for the built environment, completing projects in excess of $300 Million in mechanical and electrical construction value each year. These projects range in size from small studies to large, complex facilities.
At van Zelm, we consider ourselves to be leaders in the area of sustainable, high performance building design. Our portfolio of projects includes many with LEED platinum certification, the first net-zero building for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the first LEED platinum research laboratory building in the US, multiple AIA COTE awards, and dozens of other projects that have set benchmark standards in the industry.
Since the firm’s inception in 1930, van Zelm has had a focus on design for education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and energy markets. Whether designing renewable energy systems, campus energy plants, commercial fit outs, cancer clinic or research laboratory, van Zelm brings a holistic and integrated approach to our clients.
At van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc., college students enrolled in a engineering program looking to gain experience in a professional setting are encouraged to apply. Interns will preform general tasks under the supervision of various project team members and occasionally preform specific tasks as requested.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
Who can apply?
College students who have completed course work towards their Bachelor’s Degree in a Engineering or related field of study is required.
When is the Internship?
Typically the summer months between the Spring and Fall Semester (May – August), with the potential opportunity to continue throughout the semester and/or breaks.
Where?
At our main office located in Farmington, CT
How to Apply
Submit your inquiry within the first month of your Spring semester. Qualified candidates will be requested to come in for an interview, with final decisions made by April. If you are interested in an internship opportunity but have missed the cutoff date, we encourage you to keep us in mind and apply next year!
The team at van Zelm has shown me invaluable methods and resources that I could not have obtained in the classroom.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits program.
Privacy Policy
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Collective Data
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Diversity
van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status (including civil union status), national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, mental retardation, learning disability, present or past history of mental disorder, or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown that such disability prevents performance of the work involved.
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Job Postings
BIM & CAD MEP DRAFTER / MODELER
Perform Mechanical / HVAC; Plumbing and Fire Protection; and Electrical Power / Lighting systems design layouts and BIM / CAD drafting & modeling in the building construction industry based on the direction of the lead engineer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produce BIM & CAD documents through commands, menus and blocks.
- Follow firm standards, procedures and guidelines that conform with national standards, our firm’s culture, and the emerging best practices.
- Attend BIM & CAD meetings and work with engineers and BIM & CAD Managers on BIM & CAD improvements.
- Work with architects to set up architectural backgrounds for use in engineering documentation, such as drawings.
- Assist in model / drawing set-up and organization.
- Aid in end-user support for plotting / electronic file submissions and serve as resources for project teams.
- Assist engineers in design tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of High School graduation or equivalent. Technical or Associates Degree in CAD Technology from an accredited institution or college preferred.
- Experience and basic knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Proficiency with the latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Knowledge of LISP, VBA, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products and Dynamo is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines, and a strong work ethic.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced team-based environment.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
ENTRY LEVEL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical design on assigned projects.
- Assist in the production of documents (drawings and specifications) for new buildings, renovation and additions to existing facilities.
- Application of engineering skills in activities such as problem solving, analysis, and design.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or
university (new or recent graduate with relevant MEP internship experience acceptable). - Knowledge of industry standards and codes.
- Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
- Ability to use software (such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office) to perform complex
designs and calculations. - Ability to work well in a cross-functional multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
ENTRY LEVEL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical design on assigned projects.
- Assist in the production of documents (drawings and specifications) for new buildings, renovation, and additions to existing facilities.
- Application of engineering skills in activities such as problem solving, analysis, and design.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university (new or recent graduate with relevant MEP internship experience acceptable).
- Knowledge of industry standards and codes.
- Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
- Ability to use software (such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office) to perform complex
designs and calculations. - Ability to work well in a cross-functional multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide design and layout expertise to projects as assigned.
- Make and document calculations based on equipment and other job requirements.
- Develop design concepts into working drawings, coordination with Architect, structure and other trades.
- Concurrently work on multiple projects prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project requirements.
- Work as part of a cross functional team of engineering and designers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the Plumbing and Fire Protection field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- REVIT / AutoCAD required.
- Active Professional Engineering License desirable, but not required.
- Experience in the design of building systems in the following areas: Corporate and Institutional; Colleges and Universities; Public and Private Schools; Hospitals; Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical; Arts and Cultural as well as Historic and Adaptive Reuse.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Concurrently work on multiple projects, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project requirements
- Work as part of a cross functional team of engineers and designers
- Supervise and mentor less experienced staff
- Serve as project manager for select electrically focused projects
- Provide technical support to other staff firm wide on power topics
- Visit project sites to interface with clients and collect data
- Attend meetings both at office and at client facilities
- Provide quality control review of electrical documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years’ experience
- Connecticut P.E. preferred. Massachusetts P.E. also desirable
- Experience with preparation of studies, master plans, bid drawings and specifications for
- Hospitals, Higher Education, K-12 Schools, Institutional Facilities, Commercial Office and Campus Utility Distribution.
- Strong analytical skills including experience with power analysis software packages such as SKM
- Strong communication skills, including business and technical writing.
- Proficient with industry standards and codes such as NEC, IEEE, and NFPA.
- Experience in the design of lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, 208 & 480 V power distribution, standby & Emergency Generators, UPS, and similar building systems.
- Design of medium voltage power distribution (5kv – 15 kv) a plus.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in overseeing the design process and/or serve as a technical expert/support.
- Assist in project management as needed.
- Be knowledgeable of codes enforceable for projects and be responsible for research and interpretation when dealing with unfamiliar areas.
- Research and evaluate specific solutions to highly technical/complex design problems.
- Visit project sites to interface with clients and collect data.
- Attend meetings both at office and at client facilities.
- Provide quality control review of mechanical documents.
- Supervise and mentor less experienced staff.
- Concurrently work on multiple projects prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project requirements.
- Work as part of a cross functional team of engineering and designers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 8+ years’ experience.
- Active Connecticut P.E. and/or Massachusetts P.E. preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with industry standards and codes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the design of building systems in the following areas: Corporate and Institutional; Colleges and Universities; Public and Private Schools; Hospitals; Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical; Arts and Cultural as well as Historic and Adaptive Reuse.
- Experience in the design of hydronic and air systems, including DOAs, chilled beams, radiant heating & cooling, primary energy systems such as chillers, boilers, and heat pumps.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
PROJECT MANAGER/TEAM LEADER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate will be responsible for successful client relations, project planning, organization and control, technical quality, and leadership of team members (ay supervise up to 12 team members). Responsible for cost control, project and manpower scheduling and general management of all team members. The incumbent will be a key person in maintaining, excelling, and cost-effective relations with clients, consultants, contractors, equipment representatives and vendors. The fundamental responsibility of this position is to ensure that assigned projects are completed profitably, on time, on budget, and within the firm’s technical standards.
Major Position Functions:
- Participate in regular planning, scheduling and marketing meetings with other Team Leaders and Executive Management
- Plan and organize projects to deliver design products that meet cost constraints, time schedules and technical requirements with exceptional quality.
- Coordinate all activities and interfaces to ensure quality control and deliver a product that meets or exceeds client expectations.
- Ensure that the financial and administrative aspects of projects are handled in a timely, business-like professional manner.
- Ensure that all engineering objectives are met without compromising the high quality standards that maintain the Firm’s reputation and meet project requirements.
- Evaluate project scope and develop basis of design documentation
- Provide oversight of assigned team members, conduct periodic performance reviews, and mentor junior staff on career goals
- Attend interviews with Clients
- Prepare fee proposals
- Participate in industry associations and events
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus 10+ years’ experience, 3 of which in a project management role.
- Active Connecticut P.E. and/or Massachusetts P.E. preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with industry standards and codes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the managing of building systems in the following areas: Corporate and Institutional; Colleges and Universities; Public and Private Schools; Hospitals; Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical; Arts and Cultural as well as Historic and Adaptive Reuse.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@vanzelm.com. Please indicate your preferred office. No phone calls please.
van Zelm Heywood & Shadford, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status (including civil union status), national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, mental retardation, learning disability, present or past history of mental disorder, or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown that such disability prevents performance of the work involved.