Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in a hybrid role across Conshohocken, PA, Indianapolis, IN, or Cary, NC.

This internship provides hands-on experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design in buildings. You'll assist with design calculations, coordinate with other trades, and help develop heating, cooling, and building-safety plans under professional supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program of Mechanical, Architectural or Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Desire to design building mechanical systems, including HVAC and piping, for buildings and facilities.
• This role is not eligible to candidates who require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide system design calculations and related design services including coordination with other trades under the guidance of Professional Engineers.
• Assist in the design of heating and cooling systems, domestic water and waste systems, and sprinkler systems while helping develop the plans for the overall building safety.
• Take ownership of completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned, progressing from basic design to more complex projects with the technical team.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping design

Building systems design

Education

Enrollment in Mechanical, Architectural, or Fire Protection Engineering degree program

Tools

Revit

3D CAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Capabilities

Mechanical

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#45119

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns with an interest in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems in buildings to join our Life Sciences North America team. Location options are Conshohocken, PA, Indianapolis, IN, and Cary, NC. You'll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today's challenges. This intern position will ideally start in May 2027.

As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of engineering services.

You'll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of Professional Engineers. You'll use your skills and experience to help deliver and complete challenging and engaging projects. You'll assist in the design of heating and cooling systems, domestic water and waste systems, and sprinkler systems while also helping develop the plans for the overall building safety.

You'll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Here's what you'll need

• Current enrollment in a degree seeking program of Mechanical, Architectural or Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline
• Desire to design building mechanical systems, including HVAC and piping, for buildings and facilities
• This role is not eligible to candidates who require sponsorship

Ideally, you'll also have:

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D CADD
• Prior internship experience with a design firm

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