Summer 2027 Internship - Hydrocarbons

Atwell Internships; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Atwell, LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support senior engineers on pipeline and facility design projects, focusing on layout, mechanical systems, and equipment integration.

You will draft and modify drawings in AutoCAD or MicroStation, help prepare reports and estimates, and assist with construction documents and permit packages.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in oil and gas facility/pipeline design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support senior mechanical engineers on pipeline and facility design projects.
• Assist in drafting and modifying mechanical drawings with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Help prepare engineering reports, take-offs, and basic calculations.
• Research regulatory requirements and codes for mechanical systems in oil and gas.
• Participate in field site visits for data collection and validation.
• Contribute to construction documents: equipment specs, installation drawings, permit packages.
• Collaborate to maintain schedule, quality, and project docs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Support senior mechanical engineers on pipeline and facility design projects, focusing on layout, mechanical systems, and equipment integration


• Assist in drafting and modifying mechanical drawings and technical documents using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation


• Help prepare engineering reports, material take-offs, cost estimates, and basic technical calculations


• Conduct research on regulatory requirements, codes, and standards related to mechanical systems in oil and gas applications


• Participate in field site visits, gathering data for design validation and as-built updates


• Contribute to the development of construction documents, such as equipment specifications, installation drawings, and permit support packages


• Collaborate with the project team to maintain schedule, quality, and project documentation standards

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university


• Strong interest in oil and gas facility/pipeline design and mechanical systems


• Familiarity or hands‑on experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Our standard intern pay rates range from $19-$27 per hour. #LI-MM1

Why Atwell?

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 75 offices throughout the country. We deliver a broad range of strategic and creative solutions in the energy – power, energy – hydrocarbons, and real estate and land development markets. Our comprehensive turnkey services include land and right-of-way support, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, GIS and mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and project and program management.

To us, finding the right cultural fit is just as important as finding the right technical fit. We hire self‑motivated, client‑focused team members who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit persistence and follow‑through on commitments and deadlines. From implementing the most innovative technology to expanding our services, market reach, and organizational opportunities, we are always looking for ways to grow our company inside and out. We are proud to be ranked ENR #70 in the Top 500 Design Firms, and named “Best Places to Work” for Ten consecutive years according to Zweig Group.