Mechanical Engineering Internship

Mechanical Engineering Internship### Mechanical Engineering InternshipApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000083725# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Mechanical Engineering Group within Penn State's Office of the Physical Plant (OPP), Design and Engineering Services team is seeking Architectural Engineering students with a mechanical systems focus for internship opportunities during Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Design and Engineering Services is a full-service, in-house architectural engineering team that provides architectural, engineering, code compliance, and permitting services for University projects. In addition, our mechanical engineering group provides technical support for the operation and maintenance of facilities across University Park and Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses. Interns will have opportunities to:* Create and update drawings using AutoCAD* Perform basic engineering calculations* Assist with equipment sizing and selection* Review and apply building codes and standards* Participate in design and construction meetings* Conduct field investigations and building inspections* Visit active project sites across campus* Assist with engineering standards development and improvement initiatives This position is ideal for students early in their careers seeking their first or second internship experience and looking to build a strong foundation in engineering practice. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2027. During the fall and spring semesters, interns may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours a week. Internship is located at University Park with compensation of $16 per hour for undergraduate and $17 per hour for graduate. This job may require that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check may be required in addition to standard background checks. Questions regarding the OPP Intern Program please contact OPP Intern Committee at View email address on click.appcast.io **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State