Engineering Consulting Internship/Co-Op (Southeast)

Design Group offers summer internships and 6-month co-ops. Applicants should apply once and will be considered for the option that best aligns with their academic schedule. 

• Internships span 10-12 weeks over the summer 
• Co-Ops are 6-months long and start in January 2026 or June 2026.  

Who You’ll Work With 

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. 

When you join Design Group as a Co-op or Intern, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy. 

What You’ll Do 

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. 

• Experience the responsibilities of a full-time engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and better understand how industrial solutions are applied in industry 
• Apply your knowledge of engineering design and technical problem solving to the 21st century manufacturing industry 
• Impact the world by conducting yourself with integrity in pursuit of your personal and professional goals 
• Become a passionate and successful business family member while expanding your technical abilities 
• Travel to top clients across the country to assist in the design of manufacturing processes  
• Work with our consulting group in the office and on-site to assist with procurement, design, installation, start-up, and commissioning related activities under the mentorship of senior engineering consultants 
• Assist in managing projects and developing facilities 
• Support project teams and learn to interface with on-site and remote cross functional project teams, vendors, contractors, and OEMs   
• Conduct a variety of tasks including designing packaging lines, creating engineering drawings

What You’ll Bring 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities  
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with management, clients, and vendors 
• Internship, part-time, or full-time employment experience related to engineering, consulting, programming, facility design, construction management, process design, drafting, or architecture (preferred) 
• Demonstrated leadership or participation in campus/community service activities (preferred) 
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD or Revit, SolidWorks, or 3D facility modeling (preferred)  
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Power Point, Word, and Excel 
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions,  
• Enrollment in a bachelor of science program in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering (structural concentration), a bachelor of science program in architecture, or an equivalent related ABET certified program 
• Junior or senior standing (preferred) 
• An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a willingness to sit for the EIT exam (preferred for those who wish to become licensed professional engineers or licensed architects) 

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Co-Op or Intern, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader. 

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Co-op or Intern but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.