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Design Engineering Intern Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Dewberry is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern to work with a project team and assist in the design of building mechanical system (plumbing, fire protection ...

Dewberry is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern to work with a project team and assist in the design of building mechanical system (plumbing, fire protection ...

Civil Engineering Intern | Rock Island, IL 100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team ... Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress

Civil Engineering Intern | Rock Island, IL 100% Employee-Owned • Big-firm resources, local-team ... Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress

Civil Engineering Intern | Rock Island, IL 100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team ... Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress

AI Engineering Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

AI Engineering Intern Role Overview The AI Engineering Intern (Intern) supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This ...

AI Engineering Intern Role Overview The AI Engineering Intern (Intern) supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This ...

AI Engineering Intern Role Overview The AI Engineering Intern (Intern) supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This ...

AI Engineering Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

AI Engineering Intern Role Overview The AI Engineering Intern (Intern) supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This ...

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

AI Engineering Intern Role Overview The AI Engineering Intern (Intern) supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This ...

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical efforts in all phases of the product ... Learn and use NX 2D and 3D CAD software to document mechanical, electrical, or acoustical ...

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical efforts in all phases of the product ... Learn and use NX 2D and 3D CAD software to document mechanical, electrical, or acoustical ...

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical efforts in all phases of the product ... Learn and use NX 2D and 3D CAD software to document mechanical, electrical, or acoustical ...

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical efforts in all phases of the product ... Learn and use NX 2D and 3D CAD software to document mechanical, electrical, or acoustical ...

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical efforts in all phases of the product ... Learn and use NX 2D and 3D CAD software to document mechanical, electrical, or acoustical ...

FPGA Development Intern

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

The FPGA Design Engineering Intern will help develop and implement FPGA designs under the direction of a senior staff member. In this position you will gain exposure to the FPGA development cycle ...

FPGA Development Intern

Niles, IL · On-site

$23 - $43/hr

The FPGA Design Engineering Intern will help develop and implement FPGA designs under the direction of a senior staff member. In this position you will gain exposure to the FPGA development cycle ...

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Design Engineering Intern information

What is the difference between Design Engineering Intern vs Mechanical Engineering Intern?

AspectDesign Engineering InternMechanical Engineering Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering or design-related programsEnrolled in or recent graduate of mechanical engineering programs
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, CAD labs, collaborative project settingsManufacturing plants, labs, engineering workshops
Employer & Industry UsageDesign firms, product development companies, engineering consultanciesManufacturers, automotive, aerospace, industrial firms

Design Engineering Interns focus on creating and developing product designs using CAD tools, while Mechanical Engineering Interns work on mechanical systems, testing, and manufacturing processes. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds and are common in engineering industries, but they emphasize different aspects of engineering work.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Design Engineering Intern jobs?

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Infographic showing various Design Engineering Intern job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Peoria, IL • On-site

Dewberry
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Dewberry rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Dewberry is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern to work with a project team and assist in the design of building mechanical system (plumbing, fire protection and HVAC) projects for our Peoria, IL office for Summer 2027.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
The position requires a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control, and the ability to work in a team environment. Job duties include the preparation of mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for building mechanical and utility distribution systems under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer. The candidate should be able to work in diverse teams and be successful interacting with project team members, clients and contractors. Written and oral communication and organizational skills are important throughout the design and construction process.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar equivalent
  • 0 -2 years of experience
  • Previous internship with a consulting engineering firm, a plus
  • Certification as an Engineering Intern (NCEES) and experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.
  • A valid driver's license is required. Occasional travel might be required.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Salary Range
$18.75/hour - $29.75/hour. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.
Program Information
Summer Intern Program
During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.
Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:
  • Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
  • Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
  • Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
  • Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.

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