Intern/Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
Overview
FVB Energy Inc. (FVB) is a world-leading, international consultancy that has specialized solely in district energy for nearly 50 years. FVB was founded in Sweden in 1970 and came to the U.S. in 1980 to play a key role in the design of the hot water district heating system which has served St. Paul, MN for almost 40 years. FVB has been at the forefront of the growth of district energy in the U.S., Canada, Sweden and the Middle East. FVB has offices in Minneapolis, Washington DC (USA), Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa and Vancouver (Canada), London (England), and multiple locations in Sweden.
FVB is committed to aiding communities and institutions find the right alternative energy solutions for their present and future needs. We believe in district heating, district cooling and decarbonization and how these systems connect communities and institutions to a host of energy, environmental and economic benefits.
FVB is proud to be an employee-owned company and employee ownership is highly valued at FVB.
Job Summary
The paramount goal of our company is to use our experience and expertise to help clients make wise technical and business decisions about production and use of thermal and electric energy in a way that minimizes or eliminates carbon emissions. We are heavily focused on analysis, planning and design for decarbonization of district energy systems. FVB provides a unique and specialized resource to meet client needs because we combine deep engineering experience with an extensive understanding of the business and financial elements of sustainable energy systems.
FVB Energy Inc. is looking for an entry-level, mechanical/energy engineering intern to work in our Minneapolis office. Upon graduation with a mechanical/energy engineering degree, a full-time position may be offered if performance is satisfactory. Under the direct supervision of an experienced professional engineer, the candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
- Assist with the preparation of feasibility studies. Examples include decarbonization of heating and cooling systems, steam to hot water conversion, and development of new district energy systems.
- Develop conceptual facility and distribution system designs for district heating, district cooling, and cogeneration projects, including sizing of key equipment and components, development of schematic drawings and estimation of costs.
- Prepare and accurately interpret hydraulic and piping stress models of existing or potential district heating and cooling systems.
- Prepare final design specifications and drawings for industrial and large commercial energy plants and distribution systems.
- Perform mechanical engineering calculations related to energy system designs.
- Coordinate equipment sizing with project drawings and specifications.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering proposals.
- Support estimating and costing of projects.
- Liaise with the clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to coordinate, share project information and/or discuss project and design related problems.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a mechanical/energy engineering degree program at an accredited college or university
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
- Proficiency working in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e. SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other computer aided drafting software is required
- Familiarity with energy and hydraulic models is beneficial but not required (training will be provided)
FVB is a small company and offers some flexibility with regards to schedule and work location.