Internship Mechanical Engineering

Frankfurt Short Bruza; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankfurt Short Bruza in Oklahoma City offers a hands-on Summer Internship for Mechanical Engineering students to take classroom concepts into real buildings. You’ll work with licensed engineers and designers on HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems to ensure comfort, efficiency, and safety.

You’ll contribute to projects across sectors, gain exposure to Revit and AutoCAD, and learn how codes and standards apply to real-world designs while developing communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• On-site work in Oklahoma City for the duration of the internship, ~40 hours per week.
• Basic familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design software preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical system design using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support development of mechanical plans, schedules, diagrams, and construction documents.
• Gain exposure to codes and design requirements and apply them to real projects.
• Collaborate with licensed engineers and multidisciplinary teams on active projects.
• Participate in meetings and project coordination to understand delivery processes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

FSB, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is offering a hands‑on Summer Internship for Mechanical Engineering students ready to take engineering concepts out of the classroom and into real buildings. As an intern, you’ll work alongside licensed mechanical engineers and experienced designers while gaining experience with the HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems that make buildings comfortable, functional, efficient, and safe.

You’ll contribute to projects ranging from hangars and higher education facilities to mission critical environments, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, tribal facilities, and more.

This is more than a summer of shadowing. You’ll contribute to active projects, strengthen your technical skills, make professional connections, and experience what working as a mechanical engineer within a multidisciplinary A/E firm is really like.

Technical Learning

• Assist with HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical system design using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and assist with duct sizing, pipe sizing, equipment selection, and system layout
• Support development of mechanical plans, schedules, diagrams, details, and construction documents
• Gain exposure to HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, piping systems, energy efficiency, and building performance
• Learn how the IMC, IPC, ASHRAE standards, and other applicable codes and design requirements are applied to real world projects
• Gain exposure to the mechanical design process from concept through construction

Team Collaboration

• Work alongside licensed mechanical engineers and experienced designers on active projects
• Participate in coordination with architecture, electrical, structural, and fire protection teams
• See how mechanical systems interact with other building systems through multidisciplinary BIM and project coordination
• Gain exposure to project meetings, client communication, and the day‑to‑day processes behind successful project delivery

The FSB Internship Experience

Our internship program is intentionally designed to help you make the transition from student to emerging professional. Along with your project work, you’ll have a summer full of opportunities to learn, connect, explore your career interests, and become part of FSB.

During the summer, you’ll:

• Kick off your experience with FSB 101 and an introduction to our firm, culture, people, projects, and career opportunities
• Connect with an FSB team member as a resource for questions, navigating the firm, and making connections throughout the summer
• Participate in professional development programming, including leadership and project focused panels, Lunch & Learns, and other learning opportunities
• Meet leaders and professionals from across FSB and learn about different career paths within the A/E industry
• Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, community service, and intern events
• Develop your communication and presentation skills and wrap up the summer by sharing your experience and contributions through a final intern presentation

Required Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Able to work on‑site in Oklahoma City for the duration of the internship, approximately 40 hours per week
• Basic familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design software preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions, take on new challenges, and learn from experienced professionals

Frankfurt‑Short‑Bruza Associates, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.