Mechanical Engineer Internship Summer - Los Angeles, CA

The OpportunityPAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including:
San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA.Who We ArePAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy.

We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

About The Program Our internship program provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and LUMA way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, regenerative design, and building systems technology design.

Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process - the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.

What You'll DoCAD 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/preparationM/E coordination schedule

What You Bring3rd year undergraduate student preferred

Desire to work in the Building Design industry

Passionate about sustainable design solutions

Effective communicator

Mechanical Coursework:

Thermodynamics Fluid Dynamics Heat Transfer Building Sciences (Preferred)
HVAC (Preferred)

What We Offer Hourly base rate: $21.00 - $27.00

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.

PAE Offers Interns the Following Benefits:

Employer paid commuter/parking stipend

Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays

The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees This is an on-site intern position based in one of our local offices

Our commitment to pay equityPAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work.

To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here:
Living Future:
Just Label Certification.

What We’re Made OfFounded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building…