Design & Engineering Internship

About the role

Join ZooTampa's Design & Engineering team and gain hands-on experience supporting real construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects that enhance animal care, conservation, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Aid in daily collaboration and communication between the department and key members of each project team including Project Owners, Owners Representative(s), General Contractors, Architects, and other vendors.
• Assist with all aspects of each project including bidding, contracting, change requests/change orders, requests for information (RFI), and submittals for all active capital projects, as assigned.
• Document the progress of multiple construction projects throughout the course of the day via reporting and photo documentation.
• Work with internal teams to coordinate required work and communicate potential impacts to daily operations.
• Manage the contractor badging process for all Design and Engineering projects at ZooTampa.
• Routinely organize and maintain, keeping in good condition, the ZooTampa digital and physical blueprint and document collection.
• Partner with the Procurement and Finance departments to ensure all purchase orders, contracts, and invoices are made and processed in accordance with zoo policy in a timely fashion.
• Assist with ordering equipment, materials, and coordinating deliveries for all projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Junior or Senior actively enrolled in a degree program in pursuit of a Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of mechanical systems, power systems, wastewater treatment, plumbing, electrical, building systems, life-support and safety systems and basic construction techniques is preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of trades and skills to effectively communicate with contractors, sub-contractors, and other 3rd party vendors while on project sites.
• Experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Project are preferred.
• Possess a basic knowledge of all phases of a project, from design through construction.
• Prior internship experience preferred but not required.

Other Requirements

• Conducts all activities in alignment with AZA standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, building codes, safety standards, and standards that ensure animal welfare.
• Ability to work varying shifts with minimal advance notice, as required.
• Demonstrated exceptional time management practices, attention to detail and excellent communications skills required.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical to west central Florida (i.e., heat, rain, or cold).
• Possess visual, hearing and other sensory and cognitive capacity appropriate for facility and construction management and general safety practices.
• Ability to use radio, telephone, and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, standing, and walking.
• Must have ability to navigate paved as well as rough terrain on foot and by vehicle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt well to other computer programs.