Mechanical Engineering Intern - Heavy Movable Structures

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) invites students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering for a Summer 2027 Internship with the Heavy Movable Structures team in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in heavy movable structures such as bridges, locks, and dams. Interns gain hands-on experience with electrical systems and machinery, and work on CAD design, data collection, and report

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree or graduate program in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands with high attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and work ethic.
• Enthusiasm for solving problems and curiosity about how things work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery at bridge sites to assess wear, alignment, and condition of components.
• Prepare written reports with data verification, analysis, figures, and tables.
• Prepare balance calculations for new or rehabilitated bridges.
• Conduct bridge balance testing using strain gauges and data collection.
• Design heavy movable structure projects using CAD and project team participation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) invites students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering for a Summer 2027 Internship with the Heavy Movable Structures team in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in heavy movable structures such as bridges, locks, and dams. Interns gain hands-on experience with electrical systems and machinery, and work on CAD design, data collection, and report