Mechanical Engineering Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18-19, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Arlington office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to be based in Arlington, VA.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

Performs specific portions of a broader assignment under the mentoring of an experienced engineer.; Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings.; Evaluate, select, apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and judgement based on experience to design HVAC systems in buildings using building information modeling.; Coordinate with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.; Participate in design progress and coordination meetings.; Assist with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent and must have completed at least 3 years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Nice to have

Proficient in MS Office Suite; Ability to manage time, and deadlines, keep track of steps in progress, and prioritize tasks.; Experience utilizing industry standard software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam (pdf editor), or similar.; Experience sizing ductwork systems and modeling in 2D and 3D platforms.; Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.; Comfortable working in a high energy environment with frequent deadlines.; Good interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.