Fire Sprinkler Design Summer Intern - Quad Cities, IA
Department Overview
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services and inspects fire protection systems. Our headquarters are in Omaha, NE, with area offices in Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; and Glen Burnie, MD. We pride ourselves on developing top-notch people into the managers and leaders of the future. Our success is evidenced by the number of successful, long-term Continental employees. We commit extensive resources to training and developing our people through formal programs and hands-on experience. Our experienced personnel, use of innovative technology and genuine dedication to customer service has established us as a trusted source for fire protection services.
Location
This position is based out of our Quad Cities Area Office and surrounding projects in Iowa.
Responsibilities
You will assist the Design Department with multiple tasks including but not limited to:
• revising shop drawings
• making test papers and preparing job packets
• plotting
• preparing CAD backgrounds
As a Design intern you may manage and design projects as assigned with supervision by the Area Design Manager or Contract Design Manager.
Successful candidates must:
• Be available for part-time work during the school year and full-time work during the Summer of 2020
• Be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree strongly preferred (Associates degree also considered)
• Have knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience in AutoCAD
Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.