Mechanical Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings Internship Program provides hands-on experience working on local building projects alongside designers, planners, engineers, project managers, and technical leaders. The Mechanical Engineering Intern works with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects and contributes to larger project teams under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The role includes evaluating, recommending, and specifying engineered systems or products while verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

The intern will support Building Mechanical Engineers and Designers, interpret building plans, perform HVAC engineering calculations, and prepare HVAC and plumbing drawings and details. Interns also participate in Stantec’s integrated Intern Design Project, collaborating with interns across engineering, architecture, interiors, lighting design, and specialty services to develop sustainable design solutions for a real client. 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 experience is ideal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to participate in 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.
• Evaluate, recommend, and specify engineered systems or products, verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

What This Job Offers

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