Summer 2027 Internship - Hydrocarbons

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

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking an engineering intern to support senior mechanical engineers on pipeline and facility design projects in oil and gas. You will assist with layout, mechanical systems, and equipment integration, gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will draft mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation, help prepare reports and take-offs, and participate in field visits to gather data and validate designs.

Qualifications

• Support senior mechanical engineers on pipeline and facility design projects.
• Assist in drafting mechanical drawings and technical documents.
• Research regulatory requirements and standards for mechanical systems in oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field site visits to gather data for design validation.
• Contribute to construction documents and permit support packages.
• Collaborate with project team to maintain schedule and documentation standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Layout and systems integration

Project collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Qualifications:

• 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

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

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.