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Plumbing Engineer Internship

CRBIrvine, CA

💰 $18 – $24/hrInternshipconstructionplumbingmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Entry-level plumbing engineering internship supporting design and engineering of building plumbing systems under supervision.

Skills & Keywords

plumbing designAutoCADRevitdrainage systems

Additional Information

About the Role

The Plumbing Engineer Intern is an entry‑level internship position that performs job functions under the direct supervision of a project’s Engineer‑of‑Record and/or Lead Plumbing Engineer. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to the design and engineering of sanitary waste drainage and vent systems, storm water systems, plumbing services, and other building support systems within the built environment.

Interns will gain real‑world experience supporting project teams across multiple phases of design while developing foundational technical and professional skills in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Support plumbing engineering design efforts, including drainage and fixture calculations, utility assessments, design reports, code evaluations, and plumbing service plans
Assist with the preparation of drawings, schedules, installation details, and specifications
Utilize computer‑aided drafting and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) under supervision
Support the basic design and layout of plumbing systems in conformance with applicable codes and standards
Help coordinate plumbing designs with other disciplines to ensure integrated project solutions
Assist in the preparation of project deliverables across various phases of design, including:StudiesConceptual and schematic designDesign developmentConstruction documentationConstruction administration
Studies
Conceptual and schematic design
Design development
Construction documentation
Construction administration
Conduct basic field investigations to help integrate designs with existing systems and structures
Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and other internal and external team members to support a coordinated, constructible, and complete design
Work on tasks of fundamental and basic complexity in a support role under the direction of experienced engineers and designers
Currently pursuing an ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering(or Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical option)
(or Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical option)
Strong interest in building systems design and the AEC industry
Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, collaborative environment
Exposure to or coursework involving plumbing systems, mechanical systems, or building infrastructure
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred
Interest in LEED, WELL, or other sustainable design principles
Basic understanding of engineering calculations related to plumbing systems (sanitary, vent, storm, service piping)
Introductory knowledge of plumbing codes and industry standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with internal team members and external partners
Willingness to learn and contribute to cross‑disciplinary coordination effort