Engineering Systems Coordination

Category A: Design and Construction Documents
Minimum Hours Required: 120

Definition
Engineering systems coordination involves selecting and specifying structural, mechanical, electrical, and other systems, and integrating them into the building design. These systems are normally designed by consultants in accordance with the client’s needs.

Core Competencies
At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:

• work with consultants to incorporate engineering systems into building designs and resolve any building system conflicts
• coordinate inclusion of engineering systems design in all project documents

See the IDP Guidelines for skill and application activities.