Plumbing Design Intern — Paid Overtime & Housing

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance provided for interns

Paid overtime

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) in Nashville seeks a Plumbing Design Intern to gain hands-on experience designing plumbing systems for healthcare, education, commercial, and entertainment facilities, working with seasoned engineers on impactful projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes site visits, design reviews, and producing calculations and diagrams in Revit, with exposure to IPC, UPC, NFPA, and ASPE codes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other CAD tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the design of plumbing systems for healthcare, education, commercial, sports and entertainment projects.
• Participate in site visits, design meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Prepare calculations, diagrams, and technical documentation using Revit.
• Conduct research to support engineering decisions and code compliance.
• Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) in a team-focused environment.
• Gain familiarity with industry codes and standards including IPC, UPC, NFPA, and ASPE.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) in Nashville seeks a Plumbing Design Intern to gain hands-on experience designing plumbing systems for healthcare, education, commercial, and entertainment facilities, working with seasoned engineers on impactful projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes site visits, design reviews, and producing calculations and diagrams in Revit, with exposure to IPC, UPC, NFPA, and ASPE codes.