Summer 2026 - Mechanical Engineering Intern

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Buildings team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects.  This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months and can work full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in HVAC designs, calculations, and reports for various building projects.
• Participate in equipment selection and specification writing processes.
• Lead projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Mentor junior staff members and provide guidance as needed.
• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements and make recommendations based on their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers.
• Plan, organize, and develop engineering activities for construction and maintenance projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devise innovative approaches to solve engineering problems.
• Prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with applicable codes and engineering practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry.

Compensation Range:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.