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SMUD · 1 week ago

2026 Summer College Internship: Mechanical Engineer Intern

Sacramento, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23.63/hr - $28.80/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SMUD is looking for a summer intern to assist their Power Generation group with maintaining gas pipeline, thermal, and hydroelectric systems. The intern will support projects by reviewing drawings, conducting inspections, and applying engineering theory to design changes.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review drawings and specification to support projects that impact generation asset design, safety and reliability

Support research and analysis of plant operations to support maintenance strategies

Apply engineering theory and techniques to support design changes to power generation assets

Conduct inspections and document of generation assets (gas pipeline, hydroelectric and thermal power plants) in preparation for design changes

Develop written reports and present to leadership

Work in power generation plants and construction sites

Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math

May locate sources of information; collect and organize data

Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action

May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs

May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports

May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering StaticsThermodynamicsAutoCADSolidWorksAnalytical SkillsResearch SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments

Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in

To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD

Students must be enrolled as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units and receive at least a 2.0 GPA in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026

Students must be graduating in Summer 2026 or later

If the student is graduating in Summer 2026, they must be enrolled as a part-time student in the Summer of 2026

If the student is graduating in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026 but is pursuing another degree in the Fall Semester/Quarter of 2026, you will still be eligible

Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future

This position will be required to work in person, on site at least 3 days a week on a regular basis