Paid Sustainable Building Systems Intern

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter/parking stipend

Paid time off for sick leave andholyds

PAE Committees participation

On-site internship in local offices

Job summary

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineering Intern to join our Portland, OR team. This internship provides hands-on experience across mechanical, plumbing, and building systems design, with exposure to CAD, Revit, NEC reviews, and site observations.

You will work with engineers on real projects, learn the design process from planning to construction, and contribute to cost estimates and schedules. The program runs 10–12 weeks and pays hourly.

Qualifications

• 3rd year undergraduate preferred.
• Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering major required.
• Desire to work in the Building Design industry.
• Passionate about sustainable design solutions.
• Effective Communicator.

Responsibilities

• Technology design including structured-cabling, audiovisual, and security-system design services.
• CAD and Revit.
• NEC Review.
• One-line diagram layout.
• Reviewable energies.
• Construction administration.
• General project timeline/overview.
• Specifications.
• Site Visits/Site Observation Reports.
• Cost estimate review/preparation.
• M/E coordination schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective Communicator

Sustainable design

Interest in Building Design

Education

Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering major

Tools

CAD

Revit

NEC

Job description

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC is seeking a Plumbing Design Engineering Intern to join our Portland, OR team. This internship provides hands-on experience across mechanical, plumbing, and building systems design, with exposure to CAD, Revit, NEC reviews, and site observations.

You will work with engineers on real projects, learn the design process from planning to construction, and contribute to cost estimates and schedules. The program runs 10–12 weeks and pays hourly.