Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support our Fairfax, VA office. You will assist in designing mechanical systems and producing construction documents for diverse projects while gaining hands-on experience with BIM tools and energy modeling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and collaboration across disciplines, with exposure to HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety planning in commercial and institutional settings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit MEP, and Trane Trace is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Revit MEP

Trane Trace

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking aMechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in ourFairfax, 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’tmeet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees.So,ifyou’reexcited about this role, but yourpast experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to applyanyways. 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

$18.75/hour- $29.75/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 projectssimilar towhat they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity toparticipatein 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 aDiSCassessmentto 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 willimpactour future strategy.