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Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, & Plumbing (M/E/P) Intern (Summer 2027)

Consigli Construction
  • Washington, DC
  • $24–$29 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (M/E/P) Intern 

Employment Type: Intern 

Division:  Project Services Group 

Department:  M/E/P 

Work Schedule: Full-time/40-hours - In Person  

Salary Range: $24 - $29/hour 

The MEP Intern supports the engineering team in preparing design and construction documents, coordinating details, and resolving general M/E/P and sustainable design issues. This role offers hands-on experience in drafting, engineering calculations, and research to identify and address conflicts within design documents, providing valuable exposure to M/E/P systems in a construction environment.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

  • Assist in the preparation of design and construction documents, addressing general M/E/P and sustainable design challenges. 
  • Review and coordinate details and dimensions to ensure accuracy and constructability. 
  • Perform basic drafting tasks and compile engineering data from prescribed sources. 
  • Research and recommend solutions for design document issues, including conflicts, interferences, and errors. 
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and project teams to integrate M/E/P systems seamlessly within overall project plans. 
  • Support the review and revision of drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with industry codes and project requirements. 
  • Assist in maintaining accurate project documentation to support project management, quality assurance, and regulatory adherence.

Key Skills 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey information across teams and stakeholders. 
  • Effective collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams. 
  • Outstanding attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities. 
  • Problem-solving mindset with proactive initiative to address design challenges. 
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic construction environment. 
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.

Required Experience

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. 
  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (M/E/P) systems and sustainable design principles. 
  • Proficiency with design and drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit (preferred). 
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design documents. 
  • Analytical skills to identify and resolve design conflicts and interferences. 
  • Competence in compiling and analyzing engineering data. 
  • Familiarity with sustainable design concepts and building codes.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
Salary$24–$29 Per Hour

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Building Codesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Document Setunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Design Documentunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Environmental Designunmatched
  • Insurance Regulationsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plumbingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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