Mechanical Engineering Intern

Coffman Engineers, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Downtown Los Angeles office. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering and engineering project management to join our team as an Mechanical Engineering Intern in Coffman Engineers’ Downtown Los Angeles office. This internship is ideal for an engineering student interested in project management within the AEC industry. This role will support multi‑discipline projects, providing exposure to mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, and other engineering systems. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support project execution tasks that span multiple disciplines and project phases. The role emphasizes organization, communication, coordination, and an understanding of how engineering projects are planned, managed, and delivered. This position offers hands-on exposure to consulting engineering project management, working directly with experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative office environment. This role will support multidisciplinary projects throughout the life cycle of a project, and allow the intern to develop an understanding of how engineering projects are scoped, scheduled, coordinated, and executed.

Requirements

Enrolled as a full-time student in a mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering program at a local nationally recognized, accredited college or university.
Completion of at least two years of coursework toward an undergraduate engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-orientated and organized work approach.
Interest in project management and the consulting engineering profession.
Client-facing or team-based work experience.
Leadership experience through coursework, extracurricular activities, or professional involvement.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to track action items, deadlines, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

Support project execution tasks that span multiple disciplines and project phases.
Emphasize organization, communication, coordination, and an understanding of how engineering projects are planned, managed, and delivered.
Gain hands-on exposure to consulting engineering project management, working directly with experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative office environment.
Support multidisciplinary projects throughout the life cycle of a project.
Develop an understanding of how engineering projects are scoped, scheduled, coordinated, and executed.