Plumbing Design Engineer Internship Summer - Portland

Position: Plumbing Design Engineer Internship Summer 2027 - Portland, OR
The OpportunityPAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Plumbing Design 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.

What You'll DoDesign layout of plumbing systems

Onsite non-potable reuse and nutrient recovery systems

Water data (WUI) analysis

Electrification of domestic hot water systemsCAD and Revit Energy modeling

Design calculations

Construction administration and site visits

General project timeline/overview

Specifications

Site Visits/Site Observation Reports Cost estimate review/preparationM/E coordination schedule

What You Bring3rd year undergraduate student preferred

Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering major

Desire to work in the Building Design industry

Passionate about sustainable design solutions

Effective Communicator

What We Offer Hourly base rate: $23.00 - $24.00

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.

To find out more visit our website.

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 performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond.

Learn more at  portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.

Fine Print Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or  order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PAE will make reasonable…