Gaf
**COME BUILD YOUR CAREER UNDER OUR ROOF****JOB DESCRIPTION:****Job Title:** Building Science Architectural Engineering Co-OpCo-Opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced GAF professionals.
You’ll be involved in high-profile projects as an integral member of our working teams.
We offer full-time assignments to those students who are working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in Civil (or Mechanical) Engineering; Architectural Engineering; or Architecture.
Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited to return to GAF Corporation for additional terms while you continue your education.
During your assignment, you will have a mentor
– someone who will act as a coach to help you better understand both our company and your work responsibilities.
You will receive a competitive salary and
– depending on location
– a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.**Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**
– Host/Produce Building & Roofing Science (BRS) Events
– Communication strategy
– Participate in content and graphic development
– Engagement strategy
– Submit abstracts for credit approval
– Survey development
– Host event in conjunction with BRS Team
– Content for follow-up efforts
– Initial response to sales inquiries
– sharing of resources
– Technical Writing
– converting white papers into blogs as co-author
– Design Community Engagement Strategies
– Trivia Challenge
– Virtual Workshops
– Development of CARE training for Architects/Specifiers
– Social media presence / ghost writing
– Assist with Building & Roofing Science Research initiatives
– Thermal Bridging Impacts (just starting at VTech)
– Continued Aged TPO Performance efforts
– Roof Installation Non-Compliance Issues
– Database mining**Requirements:**
– Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil (or Mechanical) Engineering; Architectural Engineering; or Architecture.
– Candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, at least sophomore standing.
– Problem solving, project management and communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team environment.
In addition, candidates must have the ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
– Candidates should also have computer skills in Google, MS Excel, MS Word.
Basic knowledge of MS Visio and Auto CAD.
– Each rotation typically culminates with a formal report-out presentation to a group of GAF leadership from multiple functional areas.At GAF, we believe our employees are our greatest resource.
GAF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity.
M/F/D/V.For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.gaf.comWe believe our employees are our greatest resource.
We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Hawk, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S.
without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).