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PAE · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Summer 2026 - Los Angeles, California

Culver City, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

PAE is a firm that values sustainable design and supports the growth of its staff. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design, working directly with engineering and design teams on various projects related to building systems.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

CAD and Revit

Energy modeling

Design calculations

Design layout of HVAC ductwork, hydronic, and plumbing

Construction administration and site visits

Commissioning

Weather and climatic data gathering, support on eco-charrettes

Energy and water data (EUI, WUI) analysis

General project timeline/overview

Specifications

Site Visits/Site Observation Reports

Cost estimate review/preparation

M/E coordination schedule

Qualification

CADRevitEnergy modelingHVAC designThermodynamicsFluid DynamicsHeat TransferEffective communicatorPassionate about sustainable design

Required

Desire to work in the Building Design industry

Passionate about sustainable design solutions

Effective communicator

MECHANICAL COURSEWORK: Thermodynamics

MECHANICAL COURSEWORK: Fluid Dynamics

MECHANICAL COURSEWORK: Heat Transfer

Preferred

3rd year undergraduate student preferred

Building Sciences (preferred)

HVAC (preferred)

Benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays

The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees

Company

PAE

Glassdoor3.5

PAE provides mechanical and electrical engineering design, technology system design, energy modeling and analysis, and more.

Founded in 1967

Portland, Oregon, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.pae-engineers.com

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