Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Intern

1. Position Overview

SD PM is seeking a motivated Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern to support its engineering team in the design, coordination, documentation, and execution of engineering projects. This internship provides practical exposure to engineering workflows, technical drawings, site activities, and multidisciplinary coordination within a professional engineering and project management environment.

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real projects.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Engineering Design and Technical Support

• Assist engineers in preparing, reviewing, and updating mechanical or electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support the preparation of layouts, specifications, calculations, schedules, and material lists under supervision.
• Help review technical drawings to identify inconsistencies and missing information.
• Assist in preparing technical submissions, reports, and project documentation.
• Learn and apply relevant engineering standards, codes, and project requirements.

B. Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Assist in identifying drawing discrepancies and potential clashes.
• Update drawings and documentation based on engineers’ comments.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings and follow up on assigned technical actions.

C. Site and Project Exposure

• Participate in site visits when required and authorized by the supervising engineer.
• Assist in observing installation progress and documenting site conditions.
• Help prepare site visit reports, inspection records, and progress updates.
• Support the comparison of site conditions against approved drawings and specifications.
• Follow all site safety instructions and procedures.

D. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain organized engineering files, drawings, and revision records.
• Assist in preparing material take-offs, quantity schedules, and technical checklists.
• Update progress trackers and report assigned task status to the supervising engineer.
• Handle project information professionally and maintain confidentiality.

3. Candidate Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferably in the third, fourth, or final year of university, or a recent graduate seeking practical experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles relevant to the selected discipline.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit MEP or other relevant engineering software is an advantage.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and work collaboratively.
• Availability to attend the office and/or project sites according to the agreed internship arrangement.