Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to be based in Denver, CO.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2026.

Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs specific portions of a broader assignment under the mentoring of an experienced engineer.
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and working drawings.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and judgment based on experience to design HVAC systems in buildings using building information modeling.
• Coordinate with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
• Participate in design progress and coordination meetings.
• Assist with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering and must have completed at least one year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions.  Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Assist in the production of all phases of the design process.
• General knowledge in HVAC or MEP.
• With a background in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer.
• Some Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Well organized and possesses an innovative mindset.