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Job title

CO-OP STUDENT (ENGRG)

Company Parsons
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 5/13/2008
Description

PARSONS: THE BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR FUTURE!
We invite you to explore becoming part of our team as an INTERN/CO-OP!

With a global workforce of nearly 12,000 employees engaged in over 3,000 projects in 25 countries, PARSONS is a world leader in engineering and construction management. Opportunities abound! Participate in projects that are historical milestones in environmental remediation! Design world-class luxury resorts for exotic locations! Deliver results on breakthrough biotechnology projects! Implement innovative solutions that help modernize the world’s education and municipal infrastructure! A career with PARSONS can offer this and more. Our clientele ranges from private industry to international governments and our services span 36 major market sectors. Through our contributions in markets like alternative fuels, aerospace / defense, wireless communications, PARSONS is helping to build a safer and healthier world. From designing Vegas Casinos to re-building infrastructure at Ground Zero, we invite you to explore the multitude of challenging career opportunities currently available within our


Duties & responsibilities:

Performs a variety of duties by applying basic techniques and analyses within one discipline. The Intern at this level is in a developmental mode, being trained under supervision in the utilization of theories and practices, and gaining exposure to Company procedures and standard industry practices. May involve opportunities to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations. Assignments may include a rotational schedule that may involve varying time spent with Project Controls, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, and Marketing as well as different aspects of the Engineering Department. Descriptions of each department are as follows:


-The Engineering Department functions in a matrix structure as a cost center. The Engineering Department is responsible for providing projects with appropriate technical staff, training, software, sales support and overall technical supervision. The procedures and guidelines that are used to develop engineering documents are also the responsibility of the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department's involvement on projects starts with the development of scope and budget and upon project startup will be actively engaged in the project from conceptual design through start up of the facility.

-The Project Controls Department provides support to cost centers with specialists including planners, schedulers, cost engineers & estimators that allows our internal & external customers and clients to make informed decisions in a timely manner utilizing Parsons integrated project control solutions that facilitate collaboration using standard software applications, earned value principles and the right mix of web based applications.

-The Contracts & Procurement Department is responsible for all contracting and purchasing activities of the company. This includes drafting, negotiating and approving a wide variety of contractual documents, interfacing with the legal department and company management and working with project staff to help resolve disputes and claims.

-The Finance Department is responsible to ensure that the companies financial statements and associated reporting is in conformity with GAAP and company polices. Furthermore, it is responsible to ensure that the underlying system and process are efficient and provide an adequate and acceptable level of internal controls.

-The Marketing Department and Virtual Proposal Center (VPC) is a marketing services group that offers communication strategy and publication support for business development. This team is geographically dispersed throughout the US.df-tc

Experience/Skills
Qualifications:
Students pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering and/or disciplines related to the above described departments.

Engineering Majors: Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, architectural or a related field. Proficiency with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering.
Submit your resume with relevant project experience and we will contact you to discuss how PARSONS might be a great fit for your future!

EOE/M/F/D/V. Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.

Other desired skills:
Engineer, CADD, Autocadd
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