Hybrid Design Engineer Intern: Build MEP Systems & BIM

Synergy Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers a Design Engineering Internship/Co-op position for 2027 in the Grand Rapids/Detroit area with a hybrid schedule. You will be mentored by engineers and gain hands-on experience in building systems design, BIM, and load calculations.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, exposure to software (Autodesk Revit), and site visits, aiming to develop core engineering skills and prepare for licensure and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVACR, or Architectural Engineering Major (specializing in Mechanical Building Systems)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to various tasks assigned with the goal of expanding Mechanical/Architectural Engineering skills
• Able to take direction and work in teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Desire to learn and apply new skills

Responsibilities

• Join a tight-knit team and be mentored by department
• Contribute ideas and support to the service team
• Will gain experience in: Building systems design engineering
• Equipment sizing and load calculations
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Interpretation of architectural and mechanical drawings, equipment submittals/cut sheets & catalog data
• Introduction to live performance testing of building systems
• Introduction to Engineering Technology and Measurements
• Exposure to Autodesk Revit and other engineering software
• Opportunities for site-visits

Skills

BIM

Building systems design

Load calculations

Autodesk Revit

MS Word & Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVACR, or Architectural Engineering (specializing in Mechanical Building Systems)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Synergy Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers a Design Engineering Internship/Co-op position for 2027 in the Grand Rapids/Detroit area with a hybrid schedule. You will be mentored by engineers and gain hands-on experience in building systems design, BIM, and load calculations.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, exposure to software (Autodesk Revit), and site visits, aiming to develop core engineering skills and prepare for licensure and future opportunities.