Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

CLARK DIETZ INCCLARK DIETZ INCChicago, Illinois, United States
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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$20 - $26/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Assist engineers with the design of mechanical and electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing. Participate in group activities to learn about the engineering profession, technical areas, and career paths.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be students with a declared major in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to interpret construction plans and perform basic calculations are required.

Key skills

Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringArchitectural engineeringBuilding systemsConstruction plansTechnical calculationsData analysisAutoCad MEPRevitSKM PowertoolsTrane Trace.isMS OfficeCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About CLARK DIETZ INC

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employees

191

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Clark Dietz is a professional engineering firm providing consulting, design, and construction management services to clients throughout the Midwest. Our core disciplines include transportation, civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, structural, and construction engineering. We are employee-owned, with our diverse staff of professionals serving clients from ten offices located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Over the past 50 years of client collaboration, our philosophy remains that every client is unique, and we pledge to support their individual needs and goals. This approach allows us to provide exceptional service, award-winning designs, and comprehensive construction management services, all while acting with respect, honesty, and transparency in all that we do. Our work is driven by the commitment to improve the quality of life for our clients and our communities, and we take great pride that our work has long-lasting positive effects where we live, work, and play. At Clark Dietz, we engineer more than infrastructure. We are engineering quality of life.

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EngineeringConstructionEnergy

Description

Description At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact. Internship Overview Clark Dietz internships provide a great opportunity to apply academic learning to real world engineering projects through hands on experience. Interns also participate in group activities throughout the summer to learn about the engineering profession, technical areas, and career paths. As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Intern, you will assist engineers with design of mechanical and electrical building systems including low and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire protection and plumbing. Requirements Students with a declared major in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an interest/emphasis on building systems are encouraged to apply. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents and research specifications and codes as needed. Ability to perform basic calculations to compute quantities, verify measurements, and organize and analyze data. Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks with guidance from other staff. Good communication and listening skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and learn and apply new skills. Previous experience with AutoCad MEP, Revit, SKM Powertools, Trane Trace.is desired. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel & Word) is required. Valid driver’s license and vehicle for commuting to project sites is required. What’s in it for you? Competitive Pay: $20 to $26 per hour, based on experience and academic year. Hands-On Experience: Contribute to impactful projects and gain practical experience. Mentorship: Assignment to an Intern Mentor Pod led by an experienced professional. Networking: Build connections with teammates and leaders. Skill Development: Sharpen your technical and soft skills through project work. Perks: Intern swag kit and safety gear provided. Events: Engage in learning and social activities throughout the summer. Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here It’s more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality. You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on. We think you'll fit right in. To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz and explore our Internships website. Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Architectural engineering
  • Building systems
  • Construction plans
  • Technical calculations
  • Data analysis
  • AutoCad MEP
  • Revit
  • SKM Powertools
  • Trane Trace.is
  • MS Office
  • Communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Hands-on experience
  • Mentorship
  • Networking
  • Skill development
  • Intern swag kit
  • Safety gear

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