Engineer Intern 2027
DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.
Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.
Launch your engineering career with a role that puts you at the center of innovation! DLB is seeking electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineers ready to take on real-world design challenges and contribute to projects like state-of-the-art hyperscale data centers. This remote internship is your chance to learn from industry leaders, sharpen your skills, and make an impact on projects that power the digital world.
Position Title: Engineer Intern
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineer Intern will have the opportunity to engage in comprehensive training for the design of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in buildings. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, assist in project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.
Engineers in this role may choose to pursue a project management focused career track, gain exposure across all three MEP disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing/Fire Protection), or progress toward deeper specialization. Specialization paths may include Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing/Fire Protection design, as well as advanced focus areas such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Power Systems Studies, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), or other mission-critical engineering specialties, based on individual interests, strengths, and business needs.
The Engineer Intern will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. They will work under immediate supervision and learn to navigate the business environment. This person will be expected to learn company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in Production of Engineering Documents (50%)
- Perform basic engineering work and design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
- Perform standard computations and analysis
- Learn to utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Assist in the review of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed
Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
Assist in Construction Activities (15%)
- Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Organize and prepare responses to RFIs
- Assist with punch lists and project closeout documents
Reporting (10%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency (10%)
- Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new techn