Mechanical Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2026)

Stantec • Houston, TX • 8h ago

Your Opportunity

Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As a Mechanical Intern (Co-Op), you will work with close guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the direction of a Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit design, calculations, and field work. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken mechanical engineering design @type courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to develop industry experience with an opportunity for a full-time position upon graduation.

Your Key Responsibilities

Participation in mechanical design of building HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems including calculations and layouts.

Production of BIM drawings using Revit.

Performs field work (evaluation of existing sites) as directed by senior engineer.

Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Participates and contributes to intern design project as part of an intern team of different disciplines.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proficient in drafting with basic understanding of Revit or other drafting software, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.

Ability to participate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary project team setting.

Ability to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers.

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. Prefer experience with Revit.

Strong motivation to learn.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering or equivalent post-secondary program with the availability for a full-time summer internship is required.

Preference for beginning mechanical engineering courses such as Thermodynamics or Statics/Dynamics along with some drafting experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin Organization: BC-2221 Buildings-US South Engineering Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 29/10/2025 07:10:03 Req ID: 1002804

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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