Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027
About the role
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. As an intern at DLR Group, you’ll be part of our Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program, designed to give you a meaningful introduction to life within an integrated design firm and a strong foundation for your career in the AEC industry. The program combines mentorship, project work, and weekly learning sessions covering topics such as design culture, sustainability, design technology, communication, marketing and business development, project and resource management, research, equity, career development, and more. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be an important part of our integrated design team, contributing to the design of mechanical systems for buildings of various types, sizes, and complexities, working alongside mechanical engineers and professionals across architecture, engineering, interiors, and other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Work with a licensed engineer designing mechanical systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects
- Attend design team meetings with a mechanical engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team
- Assist a mechanical engineer with the design and development of construction documents primarily using Revit
- Visit an active construction site (contingent on the status of local construction projects)
- Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs from concept through completion
Requirements
- Completed at least one year at an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering program
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
Qualifications
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Interest in architectural building design
- A third-year student in an accredited engineering program
Skills
- Experience or interest in BIM (e.g., Autodesk Revit MEP)