Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Dublin, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proficiency in using engineering tools and software such as: CAD Software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc).
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel.
A passion for understanding how a collection of components work together as a system
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

Past co-op experience a plus, but not required.
Completed coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems desired.

Responsibilities

Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing.
Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and standards.
Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
Complete well defined tasks independently while still working closely with senior engineering staff to clarify questions and uncertainty in the process.
Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.
Requires effective documentation and communication of calculations and engineering decisions for review by senior engineering staff.
Communicate effectively in person and in writing to define needs and provide records of work complete.
Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
Providing a fresh perspective through a desire to understand the “why” instead of just the “how”.