Fuel Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Core States Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern Welcome Package

Networking opportunities

Group sessions with industry leaders

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Fuel Systems Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on fuel storage and dispensing projects. You’ll work with experienced engineers and project teams on an 11‑week program, learning layouts, coordination, and site procedures.

Join an on-site internship based in Frisco, TX or Bentonville, AR, collaborating across civil, mechanical, and electrical teams while reviewing codes and permitting support.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Interested in fuel systems, infrastructure, and energy-related engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary AEC environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with fuel system layouts and underground storage tank design
• Support piping and equipment coordination efforts
• Attend site visits and observe construction progress
• Review applicable codes and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams
• Assist with construction documentation and permitting support
• Learn about fuel infrastructure systems and energy-related projects

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

BIM coordination tools

Microsoft Excel

Fuel system design

Job description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s what you can expect as an intern:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• PERKS – Intern Welcome Package with branded swag, team-building activities, networking opportunities, group sessions with industry leaders, wellness initiatives and volunteer activities and much more!
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.

What You’ll Do

As a Fuel Systems Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams on projects involving fuel storage and dispensing systems. Throughout this 11-week internship program, you will:

• Assist with fuel system layouts and underground storage tank design
• Support piping and equipment coordination efforts
• Attend site visits and observe construction progress
• Review applicable codes and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams
• Assist with construction documentation and permitting support
• Learn about fuel infrastructure systems and energy-related projects

Software & Technical Skills You’ll Learn

Interns will gain hands‑on experience using industry-standard mechanical engineering software and tools, including:

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam Revu
• BIM coordination tools
• Microsoft Excel
• Fuel system design and coordination workflows

Qualifications

We're looking for driven students who are eager to grow their professional skills, contribute to real-life, meaningful projects, and be a part of a talented team. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Interested in fuel systems, infrastructure, and energy-related engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Eager to learn in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary AEC environment

Work Location

This is an onsite position based out of one of the following Core States Group offices: Frisco, TX or Bentonville, AR.

Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.