Plumbing Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)

SHP • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Co-op with a focus on Plumbing and Building Systems, you'll explore how water distribution, sanitary systems, stormwater management, and sustainable water use are integrated into building design. You'll support the development of plumbing systems that balance functionality, code compliance, efficiency, and the needs of building occupants. At SHP, design is about more than buildings--it's about people. We create places where students learn, communities gather, and organizations thrive. Our work is collaborative by nature, bringing together architects, interior designers, and engineers who care deeply about both design excellence and the human experience. As an intern, you'll be part of that team. You'll gain hands-on project experience, learn from mentors who are invested in your growth, and build connections of peers across disciplines. Most importantly, you'll see how your ideas and contributions make a real impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with interest or coursework in plumbing design, fluid mechanics, building systems, or related disciplines.
• Curious about water systems, sustainable design, and how buildings function behind the scenes.
• Comfortable in Revit and Microsoft Office; exposure to AutoCAD or other building design software is a plus.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn through hands-on project experience.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AutoCAD or other building design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and documentation of plumbing systems for a variety of building types.
• Support plumbing system layouts, equipment selection, fixture calculations, and piping design.
• Contribute to Revit-based plumbing models, drawings, and schedules.
• Participate in water conservation studies, system analysis, and code compliance reviews.
• Learn how plumbing systems are coordinated with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Support interdisciplinary teams as they solve design challenges and develop practical, high-performing building solutions.

Benefits

• Pay reflects both your contributions and your potential.
• Intern positions start at $20/hour, with the opportunity to increase by $1/hour for each additional term you return (up to a maximum of $22/hour).
• Graduate students begin at $22/hour.
• SHP also covers your parking expenses.

What This Job Offers

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