Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

About the role

This individual will work in a multi-discipline, team environment in our Fairfax, VA office as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves assisting in the design and production of mechanical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects, as well as the design of building systems (HVAC and plumbing) and life safety plans for office buildings, residential, health care, educational, federal, commercial, and institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and production of mechanical construction documents
• Design building systems (HVAC and plumbing) and life safety plans
• Support system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing and selection
• Contribute to energy modeling and building information modeling (BIM)
• Perform other tasks related to mechanical engineering design

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit MEP, Trane Trace, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Dewberry is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects. Interns are assigned meaningful work similar to that of full-time employees and participate in a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities with other interns, staff, and senior leaders
• Learning about Dewberry’s services, projects, and clients
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment
• A summer-long group project working alongside firm leaders to address future strategy

Pay

Salary range: $18.75/hour – $29.75/hour, depending on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.