Mechanical Engineering Intern — Building Systems & Design

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

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.