Mechanical Engineering Intern — Hybrid, Mentored HVAC Design

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SmithGroup's Washington, DC office is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for summer 2027. You will join integrated design teams, assist in HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection design in Revit, and perform load calculations using Trane Trace or IESVE.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or graduate students in mechanical or architectural engineering, with some experience in Revit, Trane Trace/IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year or graduate standing in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program.
• 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.
• Participate in design meetings and receive mentorship from engineers.

Education

Sophomore year or graduate standing in mechanical or architectural engineering

Tools

Revit

Trane Trace

IESVE

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SmithGroup's Washington, DC office is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for summer 2027. You will join integrated design teams, assist in HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection design in Revit, and perform load calculations using Trane Trace or IESVE.

Ideal candidates are sophomores or graduate students in mechanical or architectural engineering, with some experience in Revit, Trane Trace/IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.