MEP Engineering Internships - Summer 2027

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. invites motivated students to join its 2027 Internship Program as MEP Engineering Interns.

You will work with our Building Design team on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for diverse facilities, gaining hands-on experience from senior engineers in a collaborative environment. You will design support, perform calculations, prepare drawings, and participate in professional development and networking.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and enrolled full-time in a nationally accredited program.
• Must have completed at least one year of college before the internship begins; rising sophomores eligible; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office required; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering projects.
• Assist with technical calculations, drawings, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Gain exposure to real-world projects across industries emphasizing energy efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
• Participate in professional development, networking opportunities, and intern program activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Help Shape Smarter, More Sustainable Buildings as an MEP Engineering Intern

Ready to see how engineering brings buildings to life? Interested in designing the systems that improve comfort, safety, efficiency, and sustainability for the people who use them every day?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking MEP Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Internship Program. As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to real building design projects, and learn how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems come together to support high-performing spaces across industries. CHA's Building Design team works on a wide range of facilities, including schools, healthcare centers, multifamily housing, manufacturing facilities, sports venues, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Support the design and development of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering projects
• Assist with technical calculations, drawings, and project documentation
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams
• Gain exposure to real-world projects across a variety of industries and markets, applying classroom knowledge to projects that prioritize energy efficiency, sustainability, and performance
• Participate in professional development, networking opportunities, and intern program activities

What You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and enrolled full-time in a nationally accredited program
• Must have completed at least one year of college before the internship begins (rising sophomores eligible); juniors and seniors preferred
• May 2027 graduates will not be accepted for CHA's Internship Program
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office required; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Gain hands-on experience designing the systems that power and support modern buildings
• Connect with fellow interns and professionals across the company
• Explore potential career paths within mechanical and electrical engineering

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Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.