Mechanical Engineering Intern (Energy/Power) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns for its Energy & Power team across Canada. You will apply theoretical knowledge to solving real-world energy challenges, assisting with calculations, drawings, and specifications for power projects.

You’ll gain mentorship from Professional Engineers and work on piping sizing, stress analysis, flow modeling, energy analysis, and lifecycle cost evaluations, contributing to end-to-end project delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program.
• Ideally familiar with 3D modeling and hydraulic/power-system software.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering calculations, drawings and specifications for energy projects.
• Piping/equipment sizing, stress analysis, flow and energy modeling, and lifecycle cost evaluations.

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

CADWorx

NavisWorks

Pipe-Flo

AFT Fathom

Thermoflow

Aspen/Hysys

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns to join our Energy & Power team across the country. You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of engineering services. The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. If you are seeking a meaningful career in the Energy sector, this may be the perfect fit for you!

During your internship, you will be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions. We offer and deliver a true "end-to-end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Your primary responsibilities will focus on supporting engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects. Specific tasks will include piping and equipment sizing, stress analysis, flow modeling, energy analysis, and life cycle cost evaluations, and other detailed engineering calculations. You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Prior design or consulting internships are highly regarded. If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

This position could be considered for the following locations

• Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Here’s what you’ll need

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program for Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET- accredited program

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity or experience with
• 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx and NavisWorks
• hydraulic modeling software such as Pipe-Flo or AFT Fathom
• systems modeling software such as Thermoflow or Aspen/Hysys

The base salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $72,800.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.