Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

CACI International • Washington, DC

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About The Position

You’ll get to work with a dynamic and growing team of Electrical/Marine/Mechanical/Structural Engineers and Naval Architects in our Washington, DC office. You’ll provide technical support on various engineering ship design projects as an individual contributor but also as part of an engineering team primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC). You’ll provide engineering services support that may include electrical design, electrical power load analysis, fault current analyses, short circuit analyses, panel sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, electrical circuit drawings, work item development, selected record drawing (SRD) updates, cost estimates, ship checks and other new business technical work document preparation in accordance with drawing standards and good marine design practice.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Marine Engineering or related degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with complex technical issues.
• The ability to create graphical representations and PowerPoints
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Capable to perform design shipchecks onboard MSC and Navy ships

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering site visits and shipchecks at various Navy and Commercial Shipyards and conduct electrical analyses, generate 2D electrical design drawings to implement electrical power systems, electromechanical systems and control systems modifications which comply with commercial and naval engineering requirements/
• Perform electrical feasibility and trade-off studies for selection generators, motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), control panels, cables, timers, circuit breakers, power panels, batteries, relays, etc…
• Perform preliminary level checks of electrical drawings and excel calculations and collaborate with other primary QA/review engineering mid-level, senior, and expert staff and generate final electrical technical products (e.g. 2D AutoCAD schematic drawings).
• Perform contractual specification requirements and Review/Research Regulatory Rules and Commercial Regulations
• Interpersonal skills required to work with others and communicate effectively
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter, hard worker, multi-tasking
• Entry level experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and or other similar CAD software

Benefits

• A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees