Entry-Level for Engineers, Associate Consultant

MRV Consulting is offering an opportunity for engineering undergraduates to gain professional development experience in the business consulting field. As an Associate Consultant in our Machinery and Technical Specialties practice, you will gain experience in valuation, cost segregation studies, purchase price allocation, and appraisal assignments while applying your engineering knowledge to address business-related matters. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimation of construction projects, machinery and equipment, commercial and industrial facilities, and utilities utilizing costing manuals such as Handy-Whitman, Marshall & Swift, and RS Means.
• Analyze technical specifications, site plans, engineering and construction drawings, construction payment requisitions, and other documentation.
• Data consolidation (research, collect, verify completeness, reliability, and accuracy).
• Prepare blueprint and quantity takeoffs, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Participate in site visits.
• Timely delivery of high-quality work products.
• Client interfacing related to research and information requests.
• Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships.

Required Qualifications/Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).
• Interest in the business consulting field.
• Knowledge/Interest in energy and utilities, electric power generation, commercial and industrial real estate.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Acrobat.
• Outstanding research, analytical, and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Comfortable with a technology-driven environment.
• Able to travel within the US and internationally.
• Professional demeanor, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Excellent writing skills and effective communication.
• Prior work experience is not required as on-the-job training is provided.
• Integrate engineering knowledge with valuation and appraisal techniques.
• Fluency in English (submit your cover letter as an attachment or together with your resume as one document).

Details

• Position Type: Full-time, Entry-level position for engineers
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k) match, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Bonuses – including discretionary spot, annual, and holiday bonus, Professional development and Continuing education reimbursement.
• Location: Colts Neck, New Jersey
• Schedule: 8am-6:30pm MON-FRI

Company Description

MRV Consulting provides business valuations, purchase price allocations, cost segregations, appraisals, and litigation support to businesses across different industries. Our team of professionals provides valuable data-driven insights that help organizations and individuals make informed business decisions. Our services are beneficial in acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, property tax negotiations, litigation, financing, insurance, and tax reporting. For more information, go to www.mrvaluation.com

Additional information

We appreciate your interest in MRV Consulting, an equal-opportunity employer. We value the effort put in by all applicants. Please note due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.