Mechanical Engineer Internship Summer 2027 - New York, NY

Pae Consulting Engineers • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their team for a 10 to 12 week paid program. This internship offers hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design within the building design industry. Interns will work directly as part of engineering and design teams, gaining exposure to the entire design process from planning and execution to problem-solving, on projects ranging from small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings. The program aims to teach interns about the building design industry from both a traditional viewpoint and the PAE and LUMA way.

Requirements

• 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
• Desire to work in the Building Design industry
• Passionate about sustainable design solutions
• Effective communicator
• Mechanical Coursework: Thermodynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Building Sciences (Preferred)
• HVAC (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• CAD and Revit
• Energy modeling
• Design calculations
• Design layout of HVAC ductwork, hydronic, and plumbing
• Construction administration and site visits
• Commissioning
• Weather and climatic data gathering, support on eco-charrettes
• Energy and water data (EUI, WUI) analysis
• General project timeline/overview
• Specifications
• Site Visits/Site Observation Reports
• Cost estimate review/preparation
• M/E coordination schedule

Benefits

• Hourly base rate: $21.00 - $27.00
• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
• Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
• The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree