MEP Design Engineer Intern: Hands-on Building Systems

Iconica | Architecture - Construction - Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Iconica seeks a MEP Design Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers, gaining hands-on experience in design and coordination of building systems across diverse projects.

Qualified students are enrolled in Arch/EE/ME programs, with prior design-build or construction internship preferred; familiarity with Revit/BIM360 is a plus, and leadership in student activities is valued. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering program.
• Previous internship experience in design-build or construction (preferred).
• Familiarity with Revit or BIM360 (preferred).
• Leadership experience in student organizations or extracurriculars.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Initiative, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and code compliance calculations.
• Assist with developing schematic designs, design development drawings, and construction documents.
• Prepare technical specifications.
• Assist with design coordination between disciplines and architects.
• Participate in site inspections to observe field construction progress and gain exposure to how designs are implemented in the field.
• Review and evaluate shop drawings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Initiative & eagerness to learn

Strong communication

Education

Enrollment in Arch/EE/ME program

Tools

Revit

BIM360

Job description

Iconica seeks a MEP Design Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineers, gaining hands-on experience in design and coordination of building systems across diverse projects.

Qualified students are enrolled in Arch/EE/ME programs, with prior design-build or construction internship preferred; familiarity with Revit/BIM360 is a plus, and leadership in student activities is valued. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.