Mechanical Design Intern - Edmonds

Design West Engineering, Inc.; Edmonds (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Design West Engineering, Inc. in Edmonds, WA, seeks a Mechanical Design Intern for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. You will work under senior engineers on design and drafting tasks for HVAC projects, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world design office.

The role emphasizes learning AutoCAD and Revit, developing energy calculations, and collaborating with project teams. 28 hours/week, starting May–June 2027, with a supportive mentorship environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with at least 2 years of coursework.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with 2D/3D drawings; AutoCAD/Revit a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical engineers and project managers in design and drafting tasks as assigned.
• Coordinate with other team members and engineers on project development.
• Develop heating and cooling load calculations and energy calculations for required projects.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to create construction documents.
• Learn the execution of specific engineering design analyses and studies through observation and practice.
• Attend site visits to observe HVAC and plumbing installations.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joining Team DWE

Design West Engineering is a multidisciplinary design engineering company that prides itself on customer service. We achieve this through investing in our team and creating a supportive working environment where our team can thrive. At DWE, building trust within our team is a top priority that is achieved by focusing on the professional development and growth of our team members. We strive to stay current with technologies, adapt within the current industry, and provide a fundamental commitment to mentorship for all employees. Here are a few ways we plan to support you when you are on our team:

• A fun and inclusive atmosphere with a people-first philosophy
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Team building budgets are allocated to each team, with comped hours for fun and extracurricular activities.
• Team building around philanthropic community-based events.
• Quarterly check-ins with supervisors to review progress toward personal and professional development goals.
• Partnering with you on your path toward certifications and licensing
• Networking and ongoing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
• Mentorship opportunities internally and through partnering organizations.
• One team philosophy between our offices with inter-office project collaboration on regional and national work.
• Commitment to company growth to support the personal growth of our team.

Mechanical Design Intern

Design West Engineering is seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Intern to join our team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, in our Edmonds office. As an intern at Design West Engineering, you will be provided with the opportunity to work under the guidance of top engineers in the Architecture, Engineering and Constructions (AEC) industry, while working on challenging projects and building your engineering skillsets.

Required Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, with at least 2 years of coursework completed from an accredited institution
• Must possess a strong understanding of Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Experience with creating 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD/Revit is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must possess strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities

Job Duties Include

• Assist mechanical engineers and project managers in design and drafting tasks as assigned
• Coordinate with other team members and engineers on project development

• Assist in developing heating and cooling load calculations and energy calculations for required projects
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to create construction documents
• Learn the execution of specific engineering design analyses and studies through observation and practice
• Attend site visits to observe HVAC and plumbing installations, both new and existing

Additional Information

• This internship is scheduled to begin in May-June 2027
• 28 hours per week
• Pay rate $22/ hr