Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027

DLR Group • Durham, NC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

DLR Group’s Mid-Atlantic Region is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern for its Charlotte or Durham studio. This is an in-person internship and part of DLR Group’s Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program, which introduces interns to work at an integrated design firm through mentorship, project work, and weekly learning sessions. The program may include design discussions, project meetings, site visits, business development efforts, office activities, and learning about topics such as sustainability, design technology, communication, project management, research, and career development.

The intern will contribute to mechanical-system design for buildings of varying types, sizes, and complexities, working with mechanical engineers and professionals across architecture, engineering, interiors, and other disciplines. The experience covers the design process from early concepts and system development through documentation and construction administration. The paid, full-time program runs from May 18 through August 6, 2027, and interns are expected to participate for its full duration.

Requirements

• Completed at least one year in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program.
• Experience or interest in a BIM workflow, such as Autodesk Revit MEP.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school, employment, or other visa.

Nice To Haves

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Interest in architectural building design.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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