Mechanical Design Intern - San Bernardino

Design West Engineering, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work

Job summary

Design West Engineering, Inc. invites applications for a Mechanical Design Intern in our San Bernardino office.

This 2027 summer internship offers hands-on experience under senior engineers in the AEC industry, with exposure to design and drafting tasks using AutoCAD and Revit. You will gain skills in heating and cooling load calculations, construction document creation, and engineering analyses, while developing professionally in a mentorship-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with at least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities required.

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 projects.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to create construction documents.
• Learn engineering design analyses and studies through observation and practice.
• Attend site visits to observe HVAC and plumbing installations, new and existing.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Communication skills

MS Office

Organization / time management

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD / Revit

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 San Bernardino 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