# Design Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

> Murray Company Mechanical Contractors · Cypress, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Commercial

## Description

**Come grow with us...**

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.  

**Position Summary**

Are you a current student looking to expand your knowledge and business acumen with practical hands-on experience and training opportunities? Start your career with a summer internship at Murray Company - one of the nation’s Top 20 Mechanical Contractors and a leader in innovation and excellence. As an intern in our Engineering group, you will work alongside our top-notch team to design complex piping and mechanical systems. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on Design Engineering experience in support of mechanical projects of various sizes and trades.

**Location**: Cypress, CA, with anticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the Southern California metropolitan area.

**Compensation**: $26.00 per hour

**Internship Program Schedule & Hours**

-   Duration: 40 hours per week for 10-12 consecutive weeks, beginning as early as May 2027.
-   Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am - 4 pm (subject to change depending on local project requirements).
-   Program participants must be available to work within the required schedule for the duration of the internship.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Assist in the design and development of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping.
-   Work with senior engineers to create and update CAD drawings, schematics, and specifications.
-   Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and system layouts.
-   Collaborate with the design team to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

**Qualifications**

_Required_

-   Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program and actively pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
-   Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
-   Demonstrated ability to take initiative and interact effectively in a team environment.
-   Availability to work 40 hours per week within the required schedule for the duration of the internship (typically 10 weeks).

_Preferred_

-   Strong organizational skills.
-   Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
-   Experience with construction software such as Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Procore, ACC Build or other related programs.

**Physical Requirements**

-   Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
-   Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
-   Must have sufficient visual acuity to view and interpret detailed construction drawings on computer screens and on paper.
-   Must be able to traverse uneven surfaces on project sites and climb stairs to access project site temporary offices.

**Contingent Employment**

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the Company’s required pre-employment drug screening process. Murray Company is a federal contractor and complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations regarding controlled substances.

**Work Authorization**

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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