Mechanical Engineering Intern

DLR Group • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. Our Engineering team has an opening for a Mechanical Engineering intern. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026 and will require approximately 40 hours of work per week in the office. Location: Kansas City, KS. We have multiple positions and locations available. Please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in architectural building design.
• Experience or interest with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow.
• At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design process of mechanical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types.
• 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

• 100% employee-owned structure.
• Four-day in-office work model with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development through the Emerging Professional Experience Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees