Mechanical Engineering Intern

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small.
The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. 

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Downtown Los Angeles office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering and engineering project management to join our team as an Mechanical Engineering Intern in Coffman Engineers’ Downtown Los Angeles office. 

This internship is ideal for an engineering student interested in project management within the AEC industry.
This role will support multi‑discipline projects, providing exposure to mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, and other engineering systems.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support project execution tasks that span multiple disciplines and project phases. The role emphasizes organization, communication, coordination, and an understanding of how engineering projects are planned, managed, and delivered.

This position offers hands-on exposure to consulting engineering project management, working directly with experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative office environment. This role will support multidisciplinary projects throughout the life cycle of a project, and allow the intern to develop an understanding of how engineering projects are scoped, scheduled, coordinated, and executed. 

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering program at a local nationally recognized, accredited college or university.
• Completion of at least two years of coursework toward an undergraduate engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-orientated and organized work approach.
• Interest in project management and the consulting engineering profession
• Client-facing or team-based work experience.
• Leadership experience through coursework, extracurricular activities, or professional involvement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to track action items, deadlines, and project documentation.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want To Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

The office you will be joining may provide flexibility to work from home some of the time. The specifics of your work from home options will be worked out with your manager following your hire.

Coffman offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business 
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014 
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022 
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021 
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023 

Applying

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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