Mechanical Engineering Intern (Energy/Power)
Jacobs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- System designCADAutoCADRevit
- Work
- On-site in Cary · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD59%AutoCAD21%System design10%Revit10%of 144 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Jacobs is seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns to join their growing Energy & Power team. Interns will apply academic knowledge to solve engineering challenges and contribute to projects for utilities, universities, government entities, and advanced manufacturing clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate into a team of experienced engineers, reporting to a senior engineer.
- Perform engineering design tasks.
- Project work may 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 such as Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM), parts and equipment scheduling, Process Flow Diagramming, and report development.
- Perform engineering tasks such as:
- Piping, ducting, and equipment sizing.
- Stress analysis.
- Flow modelling.
- Energy modelling.
- Life cycle cost analysis.
- 3D modelling.
- Participate in opportunities to explore a broader array of engineering projects or focus on a specific project to develop mastery.
- Receive training, site visits, and social engagements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program for Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Qualifications
- 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 (CAD).
- Stress modeling.
- 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.