Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Spring 2027

About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op position in our Cincinnati, Ohio location for the Spring 2027 semester. The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op position offers a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the Mechanical Engineering field. The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op will work with Mechanical Engineers to provide knowledge and consultation developing HVAC system solutions for the customers’ problems, including financial and performance-based solutions. The projects will be wide ranged; including but not limited to: HVAC piping, Industrial piping, Plumbing, Sheetmetal, and Equipment replacements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attending company meetings to discuss work in progress, corporate issues, budget plans, business plans, andmarketing plans on agreed-upon schedules.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers with engineering retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical projects 
• Assist Mechanical Engineers to determine client needs and develop an engineered solution.
• Follow up with project managers on the status of engineered work.
• Assist Service Technicians with job site problems.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers by relaying prospective solutions to clients.

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Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Word & other Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site and be an approved driver per company Fleet and Driver policy.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and travel to field locations as needed.

 

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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