Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career. You'll take part in hands-on client projects, sharpen your problem-solving and communication skills, and gain a front-row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction. Working alongside experienced mentors in a multi-disciplinary firm setting, you'll learn the tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future career. Along the way, you'll take part in project site visits, volunteer outings, networking opportunities, and education sessions - all designed to fuel your career and your curiosity. Please note: Applications are now open, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Interviews will begin in October 2026, so you may not hear back immediately. Thank you for your patience as we work through a high volume of applications. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and mechanical engineers to design mechanical systems for various project building types- primarily HVAC & plumbing design systems. Typical work includes preparing design documents utilizing load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic systems using AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets. Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources. Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards. Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, and load and equipment sizing analyses consistent with Progressive Companies standards. Check code compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any effect it may have on other disciplines. Collaborate with project managers, designers, and architects to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget. Use d