Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027
About The Position
DLR Group is seeking Mechanical Engineering Summer Interns for its Mid-Atlantic Region, with openings in the Charlotte and Durham, North Carolina studios. This is not a remote position. The paid, full-time internship runs May 18 through August 6, 2027, and interns are expected to participate for the full program. As part of DLR Group’s Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program, interns receive mentorship, hands-on project work, and weekly learning sessions introducing them to the integrated design firm and the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Interns may take part in design discussions, project meetings, site visits, business development efforts, and office activities, and learn about topics including design culture, sustainability, technology, communication, project management, research, equity, and career development. The intern will contribute to mechanical system design for buildings of different types and scales, working with mechanical engineers and professionals across architecture, engineering, interiors, and other disciplines. The experience may span early design concepts, system development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Requirements
- Have completed at least one year in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program.
- Have experience or interest in BIM workflows, such as Autodesk Revit MEP.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of a visa.
Nice To Haves
- Have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Have an interest in architectural building design.
- Be a third-year student in an accredited engineering program.
Responsibilities
- Work with a licensed engineer to design mechanical systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects.
- Attend design team meetings with a mechanical engineer and observe coordination among members of a multidisciplinary design team.
- Assist a mechanical engineer with design and development of construction documents, primarily using Revit.
- Visit an active construction site, contingent on the status of local construction projects.
- Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs from concept through completion.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
