Building Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer

Building Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company is currently looking for summer interns to work in our Mechanical Engineering group in our Darien office. Engineering interns have opportunities to work with the engineering teams on projects and to also collaborate with Wight’s architects and construction managers.

Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Engineering interns have numerous opportunities to network with professionals and interns from all the various departments. The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Junior and Senior Engineers to develop creative solutions to challenges in the design processes
• Expand upon existing technical and computer skills to aid with day-to-day activities
• Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relations
• Provide meaningful contributions to project advancement and completion

Requirements:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Good organization and computer skills
• Revit building information modelling experience preferred
• Openness to learn and have fun

Salary Range
: $20 - $25/hr individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

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