Mechanical Engineering Intern

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Overtime pay eligible

Job summary

SmithGroup, Inc. in Pittsburgh invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Intern. Join integrated design teams and contribute to HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design in Revit.

You will perform heating and cooling load calculations with Trane Trace or IESVE, and you’ll gain mentorship while visiting project sites during the 12-week summer internship from May to August. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Completed at least sophomore year or graduate standing in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
• Some experience with Revit, Trane Trace and/or IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Assist in the design of HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems in Revit 3D modeling software.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using Trane Trace and/or IESVE.
• Calculate pressure drop and static pressure for air and hydronic systems.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

Skills

Revit

HVAC design

MS Office

Education

Sophomore year completion or graduate standing in accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program

Tools

Trane Trace

IESVE

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Engineering Intern (12618)

Requisition ID12618-Posted09/28/2026-SmithGroup, Inc.-Mechanical Engineering-Pittsburgh, PA

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroupis looking for aMechanical Engineering Internto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Work on integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Assist in the design of HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems in Revit 3D modeling software.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using Trane Trace and/or IESVE.
• Calculate pressure drop and static pressure for air and hydronic systems.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
• Some experience with Revit, Trane Trace and/or IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $27.00per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.