Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

125d

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit MEP, Trane Trace, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel is a plus.
• Must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and production of mechanical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects.
• Design building systems (HVAC and plumbing) and life safety plans for various types of buildings.
• Assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing and selection.
• Conduct energy modeling and building information modeling.
• Perform other tasks related to the position.

Benefits

• Hands-on project experience.
• Development of technical skills.
• Networking opportunities with other interns, staff, and senior leaders.
• Professional development workshops, including career planning and DiSC assessment.
• Participation in a summer-long group project with firm leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees