Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV Incorporated; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent

Transit and Parking where applicable

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society 1

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Philadelphia is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our Buildings team. You will work with senior engineers on HVAC design, calculations, and reports for diverse building projects in a hybrid office setting.

You’ll participate in equipment selection, develop drawings and specs, and mentor junior staff while meeting with clients to discuss project requirements and recommendations. ABET-accredited degree pursuing. Sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in HVAC designs, calculations, and reports for various building projects.
• Participate in equipment selection and specification writing processes.
• Lead projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Mentor junior staff members and provide guidance as needed.
• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements and make recommendations based on their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers.
• Plan, organize, and develop engineering activities for construction and maintenance projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devise innovative approaches to solve engineering problems.
• Prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with applicable codes and engineering practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Buildings team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months and can work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in HVAC designs, calculations, and reports for various building projects.
• Participate in equipment selection and specification writing processes.
• Lead projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Mentor junior staff members and provide guidance as needed.
• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements and make recommendations based on their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers.
• Plan, organize, and develop engineering activities for construction and maintenance projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devise innovative approaches to solve engineering problems.
• Prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with applicable codes and engineering practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $47,959.00 - $54,498.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.