Mechanical Engineering Intern (Energy/Power) - Summer 2027

Job description

We’re seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns to join our growing Energy & Power team at different office locations across the United States who can apply knowledge gained in school to solving today’s engineering challenges. At Jacobs, the Energy & Power team is building on a strong track record in energy markets to drive sustainable progress and set new industry standards in a rapidly changing world. The Energy & Power team’s project portfolio includes work for utilities, universities, government entities, and advanced manufacturing.

We help our clients reach ambitious decarbonization goals As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will integrate into a team of experienced engineers. You will report to a senior engineer while working closely with an engineering team on different projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing engineering design. Project work performed by previous Energy & Power interns include:

• Thermal fluid system design using fluid dynamics, mechanics of materials, and multi-domain energy system analysis
• District energy system design using building energy modeling and energy system efficiency optimization programming
• Deliverable development tasks like Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modeling, parts and equipment scheduling, Process Flow Diagramming, and report development Mechancial Engineering Interns typically perform engineering tasks such as:
• Piping, ducting, and equipment sizing
• Stress analysis
• Flow modelling
• Energy modelling
• Life cycle cost analysis
• 3D modelling Mechanical Engineering Interns will be provided opportunities to either experience a broader array of engineering projects to explore different interests or to focus work on a specific project to develop mastery of skills and subject matter expertise. The team will meet with the intern regularly to discuss early career goals and development and ensure a gratifying internship experience. Interns are provided with experiences intended to maximize your summer internship experience including training, site visits, and social engagements with other interns and new engineers.
• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program for Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET- accredited program Ideally, you’ll also have:
• Completed lower-classman level coursework such as thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, and engineering computation and numerical methods; more advanced coursework is a plus
• An interest in learning and gaining experience with engineering tools such as hydraulic modeling, heat transfer, computer aided drafting, stress modeling, or energy modelling software
• Familiarity or experience with: 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx and NavisWorks * hydraulic modeling software such as Pipe-Flo or AFT Fathom * systems modeling software such as Thermoflow or Aspen/Hysys
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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