Mechanical Engineering Intern — Hybrid, Mentored HVAC Design

SmithGroupJJR, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SmithGroup's Washington, DC office is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design on integrated project teams. You will model in Revit, perform heating and cooling load calculations, and participate in design reviews and site visits.

The ideal candidate has completed at least sophomore year or graduate status in mechanical or architectural engineering, with some experience in Revit, Trane Trace or IESVE and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.

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.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

Education

Sophomore year or graduate standing in mechanical or architectural engineering program

Tools

Revit

Trane Trace

IESVE

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup's Washington, DC office is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design on integrated project teams. You will model in Revit, perform heating and cooling load calculations, and participate in design reviews and site visits.

The ideal candidate has completed at least sophomore year or graduate status in mechanical or architectural engineering, with some experience in Revit, Trane Trace or IESVE and MS Office.