Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to design and production of mechanical construction documents for a variety of building types. You will work on HVAC and plumbing systems, energy modeling, and BIM tasks under supervision.

The internship emphasizes hands-on project experience, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and exposure to real-world client projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit MEP, Trane Trace, and MS Office is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and production of mechanical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects.
• Assist with design of building systems (HVAC and plumbing) and life safety plans.
• Support load calculations, equipment sizing, energy modeling, and BIM tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Revit MEP

Trane Trace

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

This individual will work in a multi-discipline, team environment with primary responsibility to assist in the design and production of mechanical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects as well as the design of building systems (HVAC and plumbing) and life safety plans for office buildings, residential, health care, educational, federal, commercial and institutional projects. The intern may also assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, energy modeling, building information modeling, and other tasks related to the position.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit MEP, Trane Trace, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel is a plus
• Must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways . You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

$1 8 .75 /hour - $2 9 .75 /hour . Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
• Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.