Mechanical Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings Internship Program provides hands-on experience working on local projects with designers, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical leaders. The Mechanical Engineering Intern works with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects and as a member of larger project teams under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The role involves participating in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products, verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

The intern will assist Building Mechanical Engineers and Designers, contribute to multidisciplinary building-design projects, and take part in Stantec’s Intern Design Project, an integrated design project for a real client. Interns from engineering, architecture, interiors, lighting design, and specialty services collaborate to develop sustainable design solutions. The position requires in-person site visits.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least the second year of a Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering by the internship start date.
• Great work ethic.
• Strong motivation to learn.
• Excellent task and time management skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in CADD; AutoCAD and Revit are ideal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability for in-person site visits.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and assist Building Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil plans.
• Perform engineering calculations using HVAC design software and Excel.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare HVAC and plumbing drawings and details.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve real-world problems.
• Collaborate with and support multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in the Summer Intern Design Project with interns from other building-design disciplines.
• Participate in evaluating, recommending, and specifying engineered systems or products and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern