Mechanical Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern (Co-Op), you will work with close guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member on larger projects under the direction of a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Work may include Revit design, calculations, and field work. This internship is intended for highly motivated and dependable students taking or having taken mechanical engineering design courses. It offers college students an opportunity to develop industry experience, with the possibility of a full-time position upon graduation.

The intern will participate in the design of building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems; produce BIM drawings using Revit; evaluate existing sites through field work; and assist with engineering duties on projects of varying complexity. The intern will also contribute to a multidisciplinary intern design project and perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

The role requires enrollment in a mechanical engineering or equivalent post-secondary program and availability for a full-time summer internship. The typical office environment involves computer work and extended periods of sitting. Field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering or equivalent post-secondary program.
• Available for a full-time summer internship.
• Proficient in drafting, with a basic understanding of Revit or other drafting software and its use as a drafting/design tool.
• Able to participate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary project team setting.
• Able to take direction, follow processes, and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong motivation to learn.
• Highly motivated and dependable.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of sophomore year is preferred.
• Preference for candidates who have completed foundational coursework such as Thermodynamics and Statics/Dynamics.
• Drafting experience is preferred.
• Experience with Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mechanical design of building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including calculations and layouts.
• Produce BIM drawings using Revit.
• Perform field work evaluating existing sites as directed by a senior engineer.
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
• Participate and contribute to an intern design project as part of a multidisciplinary intern team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed