This internship provides practical experience in HVAC design using BIM tools, focusing on the full lifecycle of MEP projects and system coordination.
Internship OverviewThis internship offers mechanical engineering students hands-on experience in HVAC and building systems design using BIM tools like Revit and AutoCAD. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of MEP projects—from concept through construction.Key Learning Objectives
- Understand how an MEP consulting firm operates.
- Learn to design mechanical systems (supply, return, exhaust, transfer air).
- Perform ductwork sizing and layout in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Gain exposure to refrigeration cycles, chillers, and condensers.
- Participate in site visits and real-world project coordination.
- Assist project teams in mechanical design preparation and execution.
- Support design and administration teams with documentation and coordination.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and system layout planning.
- Attend site visits with engineers.
- Contribute to administrative and operational tasks as needed.
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- HVAC Systems Design
- Mechanical Systems in Buildings
- Engineering Graphics / CAD
Top Skills
Autocad
Bim
Revit
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