Mechanical Engineering Intern, Summer 2026 - Los Angeles, California
About The Position
Our internship program provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and Luma way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, energy analysis, and building systems technology design. Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process—the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
- The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
