Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Dewberry in Nashville, TN is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join a project team and assist in designing building mechanical systems (plumbing, fire protection and HVAC). The internship offers hands-on exposure to real projects and mentorship within a structured Summer Intern Program.

You will gain experience preparing calculations, drawings, specifications, and budgets, and you will work with engineers and other interns on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous internship with a consulting engineering firm is a plus.
• Certification as an Engineering Intern (NCEES) is a plus.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for building mechanical and utility distribution systems under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Be able to work in diverse teams and interact with project team members, clients and contractors.
• Demonstrate written and oral communication and organizational skills throughout the design and construction process.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Nashville, TN office to work with a project team and assist in the design of building mechanical system (plumbing, fire protection and HVAC) projects. The position requires a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control, and the ability to work in a team environment.

*A housing stipend may be offered to eligible candidates.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is 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 haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Job duties include the preparation of mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for building mechanical and utility distribution systems under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer. The candidate should be able to work in diverse teams and be successful interacting with project team members, clients and contractors. Written and oral communication and organizational skills are important throughout the design and construction process.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous internship with a consulting engineering firm is a plus
• Certification as an Engineering Intern (NCEES) is a plus
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.

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 anyway. 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.

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.