Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027
About The Position
DLR Group is an integrated design firm committed to elevating the human experience through design. The Overland Park, KS studio is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern as part of its Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program. This program offers a meaningful introduction to the AEC industry through hands-on project work, mentorship, and learning sessions covering various aspects of design and business. Interns will have opportunities to participate in design discussions, project meetings, site visits, and business development efforts. The program combines mentorship, project work, and weekly learning sessions on topics such as design culture, sustainability, design technology, communication, marketing, project management, research, equity, and career development. This is a paid, full-time opportunity running from May 18 through August 6, 2027, and interns are expected to participate for the entire duration. The role involves contributing to the design of mechanical systems for buildings, working alongside a multidisciplinary team, and gaining experience from concept development through construction administration.
Requirements
- Completed at least one year at an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program
- Experience or interest in BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Interest in architectural building design
- A third-year student in an accredited engineering program
Responsibilities
- Work with a licensed engineer designing mechanical systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects
- Attend design team meetings with a mechanical engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team
- Assist a mechanical engineer with the 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, full-time opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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