Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

RS&H

Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Norfolk, Virginia

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Smart Summary

The intern will perform routine engineering calculations, prepare and revise plan documents, collect and prepare data for evaluation, and utilize computer-assisted engineering software and equipment. They will also provide support to engineering and project management associates on various building projects.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Buildings Engineering team. Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an ABET-accredited university. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Design

Technical Standards

Routine Calculations

Plan Document Preparation

Data Collection

Computer-Assisted Engineering Software

Project Management Support

AutoCAD

Revit

Building Plans Preparation

Design Standards

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Buildings Engineering team in Norfolk, VA .

The Mechanicaical Engineering Intern will collaborate and be mentored by top Engineering associates on our team.  The selected candidate will work with associates assisting the Norfolk Buildings Engineering Group on a variety of projects that combine innovative design concepts with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions.  This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience and a better understanding of the Buildings Engineering Industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
  • Prepare and revise plan documents details
  • Collect and prepare data for evaluation
  • Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
  • Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications:            

  • Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an ABET-accredited university
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2.5 GPA or above
  • Prior internship or related experience
  • AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
  • Experience or exposure to building plans preparation and design standards
  • Specific interest in Building Design

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The Team

We take pride in having partnered with the Department of Defense for more than 70 years on facilities and infrastructure projects designed to protect, train, and service military personnel and their families. From hangars and airfields to training and command facilities, you could be a part of a team that is changing the landscape of national security. Whatever military projects arise, we’re ready to support our uniformed men and women that protect and serve our nation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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RS&H

At RS&H, evolving beyond the status quo is in our DNA. More than 80 years of staying ahead of the ever-changing needs of clients earned us a reputation as one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering and consulting firms. We believe there’s a connection between our exceptional work and our accolades as a best place to work. Our associates are driven to care about each other, our clients, our projects and the communities where we live and work. Integrated teams come together to apply well-honed expertise with insight and innovation with a purpose—outcomes that lead to a future where everyone is connected to what they need to thrive. Whether you work with us or for us, we promise an exceptional journey from start to future.

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