Mechanical Engineer Intern - E&U

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions — positively impacting society and advancing humankind.

Recognized in the Top 20 Engineering Firms and Top 3 Science and Technology Firms since 2000 by Building Design + Construction Magazine, AEI is dedicated to designing energy and utility system solutions that balance optimum reliability, environmental considerations, and efficiency at today's demand levels with the flexibility to meet future load requirements and fuel sources — through remarkable design and award-winning projects.

Our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices, showcasing our expertise in planning, analysis, design, construction administration and commissioning of chilled water, steam and hot water, power, and distribution systems — adding up to over 200 miles of thermal utilities, 40 millions gallons of TES, 400 MW of power generation, 2 million tons of chilled water, and over 100 energy master plans for large institutional and governmental clients.

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern - E&U in our Chapel Hill office for Summer 2025, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s why we need you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to approach design in unconventional ways, apply your knowledge while working on significant and complex projects, work alongside professionals known for advanced engineering solutions, observe how a successful engineering firm operates, establish ties that could solidify your professional future, and learn within a friendly, supportive environment.

Expertise of our most successful Mechanical Engineer Intern

• Enrollment in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering program from ABET accredited school.
• Completed 3 years of coursework or have a junior standing.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations.

Effective skills to help you flourish

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Our dedication to you

• AEI passionately invests in our brilliant talent by allowing for personal and professional growth through supporting clients like Stanford University, National Institutes of Health, and the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Energy. We're leaders in cogeneration, integrated and district energy planning, and alternative energy generation, distribution, and supply options.
• Our flexible and collaborative work environment demonstrates our dedication to employee appreciation and collective commitment to excellence.
• We provide the opportunity to serve the greater good of humanity through work on premier energy and utility planning and implementation projects like the University of Virginia’s Energy and Utility Master Plan and Cogeneration Study, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s West Campus Cogeneration Facility, Stanford University’s Central Energy Facility Building, NASA’s Cogeneration System, and Valleywise Health’s Systemwide Infrastructure Upgrades. .
• Our culture encourages professional development while adhering to a set of core values that drive company and team decisions. Our commitment to these values – innovation and expertise, integrity, communication, quality, responsibility, opportunity, and growth – informs both project decisions and behavior amongst colleagues and clients
• An exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance.

We provide the tools and a support system to ensure a thriving career. If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you.

Come and collaborate with us!

To be considered, apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/.

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