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Fibertek, Inc

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Herndon, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Title Mechanical Engineering Intern Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) The ... Utilize CREO CAD design software * Utilize Ansys analysis software * Utilize test equipment as ...

IDEX

Engineering Intern

Linthicum, MD

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The intern will contribute to the development of internal tools and sales literature by generating ... Create CAD models and engineering drawings for prototype components. Select appropriate materials ...

IDEX Corporation

Engineering Intern

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The intern will contribute to the development of internal tools and sales literature by generating ... Create CAD models and engineering drawings for prototype components. Select appropriate materials ...

Fibertek

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Herndon, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible for carrying out various mechanical design ... Utilize CREO CAD design software Utilize Ansys analysis software Utilize test equipment as ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

The intern may also assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations ... S. degree in Mechanical Engineering required * Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit MEP, Trane ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in our ... The intern may also assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in our ... The intern may also assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

The intern may also assist with the design and specification of system layouts, load calculations ... S. degree in Mechanical Engineering required * Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Revit MEP, Trane ...

Dewberry

Electrical Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work in our ... with the design and production of electrical construction documents for commercial and ...

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How much do design engineering intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for design engineering intern in Washington is $21.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

Infographic showing various Design Engineering Intern job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,649 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Engineering Intern - Secure Design

Washington, DC • On-site

Walter P Moore
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Walter P Mooreexternal

$25.30 - $35.20/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities

We seek well prepared students of top engineering schools to expand their education in structural engineering through the internship program offered at Walter P Moore. As an engineering intern in our Secure Design practice, you will participate on project teams for architectural projects of all types, including commercial, sports, healthcare, and public assembly buildings. You will also be eligible to participate in our in-house staff development program.

Qualifications

A sound technical background, strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the challenges of designing great structures are required.   

  • BS - Civil Engineering or completion of a minimum of 24 hours of engineering coursework towards BS in Civil Engineering
  • Accepted in or plans to apply for graduate program in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis
  • EIT preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill required
  • Flexible scheduling but should be consistently available a minimum of 20 hours per week

This position has an annual salary range as stated below and is, in good faith, an estimate. The actual offered salary will be dependent on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, industry experience and internal equity. Walter P Moore reserves the right to offer more or less than the posted range based on the criteria previously stated and will do so in a manner that does not discriminate against a candidate's protected status per local, state and federal law.

$25.30 - $35.20/ hour dependinant on courses taken and toal credit hours in pursuit of a Master's degree

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.

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