Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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 is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Washington, DC office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2027.

Working with us, you will:

• 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.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or have graduate standing in an accredited mechanical or architectural engineering program by the time of the internship.
• Some experience with Revit, Trane Trace and/or IESVE, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

SmithGroup's internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply both classroom learning and past experience to real world application. Interns will participate in hands-on project work, site visits as possible, \"Lunch & Learn\" sessions with office leadership, office activities, and mentor pairing.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as a hybrid work model of at least three days working within our vibrant office culture and the option to work remotely the rest of the week. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $23.56 to $26.00 per hour, at the time of posting. You are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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