Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Butler, PA • 1h ago

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 an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!

Your Opportunity

In this position as an intern, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and designers on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. This position is intended to be 40 hours per week in the Butler, Pennsylvania office location.

The role of an intern is to perform a variety of assignments within the mechanical discipline under the direct supervision of a Senior Designer or Engineer. Tasks may include preparing drawings and assisting with the designs of mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, piping, chillers, boilers, steam, domestic water, and compressed air in industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial, education, institutional, and other @types of facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Work closely with and assist Building Mechanical Engineers and Designers to prepare reports, design documents, and calculations.

Perform engineering calculations using HVAC design software and Excel

Use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare HVAC and plumbing drawings and details

Learn to apply fundamental engineering principles to solve real-world problems

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams

Participate in Summer Intern Design Project with interns of other building design disciplines

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines

Ability to solve problems using sound engineering judgment, creativity, and innovation

Strong work ethic and motivation to learn

Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

Working knowledge of software programs including AutoCAD MEP and Revit

Working knowledge of heat transfer calculations

Commitment to a culture of safety

Education and Experience

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university

The candidate should have the ability to report to the office in Butler, PA

Some fieldwork may be required.

Student

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.

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 | PA | Butler Organization: BC-1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 21/09/2026 01:09:28 Req ID: 1007883

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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