(#oBn1yfwh) Summer Intern, Mechanical Engineering Design

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,893 - 41,755; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is offering a Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering Design. This full-time internship provides hands-on experience with responsibilities including site visits to document conditions, preparing heating and cooling load calculations, and drafting using AutoCAD and Revit. Ideal candidates will be college students majoring in Mechanical Engineering with strong communication skills. The internship offers flexible remote work options, competitive pay, and is designed for rising seniors.

Responsibilities

• Site visits to investigate, measure and document existing conditions.
• Preparation of basic cooling and heating load calculations.
• Preparation of layout drawings and details using AutoCAD or Revit drafting skills.
• Draft reports and memorandums.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Experience with Microsoft apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrollment at a college or university in Mechanical Engineering

Completed applied thermodynamics coursework

Completed fluid dynamics coursework

Completed heat transfer coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

(#oBn1yfwh) Summer Intern, Mechanical Engineering Design

The Mechanical Design unit of the Engineering Department delivers creative and efficient engineering solutions meeting the goals and objectives of the Port Authority’s capital and operating programs. The Mechanical Design unit provides integrated mechanical design solutions from concept to completion including condition assessment, studies, estimating, energy and life-cycle analysis, construction documents, staging, and commissioning. Mechanical design services include the design of mechanical systems, such as heating/cooling, plumbing, fire protection, vertical transportation, and aviation fueling.

Responsibilities

• Site visits to investigate, measure and document existing conditions
• Preparation of basic cooling and heating load calculations
• Preparation of layout drawings and details using AutoCAD or Revit drafting skills
• Draft reports and memorandums

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Mechanical Engineering
• Rising senior

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
• Interest in public service and/or transportation
• Willingness to learn
• Completed applied thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer coursework
• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System