DoD SkillBridge: Engineering Design (Consulting Engineer)

This is a remote position.

DoD SkillBridge Internship: KCL Engineering Residency Design Internship Program
SkillBridge Host Company: KCL Engineering (https://www.kclengineering.com/)
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Remote (but have a willingness to travel to a KCL Engineering site on occasion for hands on training or job site experience.

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

1.   Go to www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
   
2.   Return to this posting and click ‘Apply’.
   
   

Are you a transitioning service member looking for a career in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire Protection, Lighting, or Technology design? The KCL Engineering Residency Design Internship Program is designed to provide hands-on training and industry experience to help you launch a career in engineering consulting.

There is a possibility of earning a job offer at the location of your internship with KCL Engineering, at one of KCL Engineering's other locations (listed on this posting), or with an affiliate company, for one of the following positions. A potential job offer will be dependent on internship success, Design Engineer level at the conclusion of the internship, and job availability. Possible designation/levels are:

Design Engineer I
Design Engineer II
Design Engineer III
Design Engineer IV

Program Overview
This 90-day internship offers structured training similar to what college engineering interns receive, equipping you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in MEP consulting. The program is based primarily at KCL Engineering’s office locations, with the possibility of partial remote participation. (To be considered for a remote/partial remote internship you should have solid experience that is relevant to this internship and have a willingness to travel to a KCL Engineering site on occasion for hands on training or job site experience.)

A key focus of this program is learning and mastering REVIT, the industry-standard software for MEP design. REVIT will serve as the foundation for all training, project work, and evaluations throughout the internship.

Interns will also gain exposure to other critical aspects of engineering consulting, including:

• Code research
  
• Reviewing shop drawings
  
• Coordinating with project teams
  
• Construction site visits
  
• Reviewing and updating project specifications
  

• Fundamentals of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Lighting, and Technology design
  
• Hands-on training in REVIT, including modeling, system design, and documentation
  
• Exposure to real-world construction projects
  
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and industry professionals
  
• Practical application of technical skills in MEP design
  
• Engineering consulting workflows, including code research, submittal reviews, and construction coordination
  

• Transitioning service member with an interest in construction, design engineering and technical problem-solving
  
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and willingness to learn
  
• Commitment to learning REVIT as the primary tool for MEP design
  
• Ability to complete written and practical evaluations at the end of the program
  

• Gain direct experience in a fast-growing industry
  
• Receive intensive REVIT training, a highly sought-after skill in engineering and design
  
• Work alongside mentors and professional engineers
  
• Develop skills that can lead to full-time career opportunities in MEP consulting
  

[NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
  
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.  
  
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.