Plumbing Design Engineer Internship Summer 2027 - San Francisco, CA

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter/parking stipend

Paid time off (sick/holiday)

Committee involvement

On-site internship

Job summary

PAE Consulting Engineers Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for our San Francisco, CA office and other major locations.

The internship provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design, spanning plumbing, energy modeling, CAD and Revit, with a 10–12 week paid program and opportunities to engage with building design teams. Ideal candidates are 3rd year undergraduates in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, passionate about sustainable design, and eager to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design layout of plumbing systems.
• Onsite non-potable reuse and nutrient recovery systems.
• Water data (WUI) analysis.
• Electrification of domestic hot water systems.
• CAD and Revit.
• Energy modeling.
• Design calculations.
• Construction administration and site visits.
• General project timeline/overview.
• Specifications.
• Site Visits/Site Observation Reports.
• Cost estimate review/preparation.
• M/E coordination schedule.

Skills

3rd year undergraduate

Engineering major

Sustainable design

Effective communicator

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: SFCA San Francisco - San Francisco, CA, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Engineering, The Opportunity

PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including: San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA.

Who We Are

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

About The Program

Our internship program provides hands‑on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and LUMA way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, regenerative design, and building systems technology design.

Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high‑profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process - the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.

What You’ll Do

• Design layout of plumbing systems
• Onsite non‑potable reuse and nutrient recovery systems
• Water data (WUI) analysis
• Electrification of domestic hot water systems
• CAD and Revit
• Energy modeling
• Design calculations
• Construction administration and site visits
• General project timeline/overview
• Specifications
• Site Visits/Site Observation Reports
• Cost estimate review/preparation
• M/E coordination schedule

What You Bring

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

What We Offer

• Hourly base rate: $22.00 - $29.00
• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
• Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
• The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
• This is an on‑site intern position based in one of our local offices

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.

Our commitment to pay equity

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.

Fine Print

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.