Summer 2026 | Mechanical Engineering Internships – University Level
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CIMA+ is offering Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Internships for university students in Bowmanville, Ontario, across the Buildings, Energy & Resources and Infrastructure teams, with mentorship from engaged professionals and the chance to align projects with your interests and career goals. Interns contribute to mechanical design and analyses, create 3D models and drawings using AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks, perform flow, pressure and sizing calculations, and participate in site visits to validate installations. To strengthen your application, show current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program, the ability to juggle multiple projects, and success working in multidisciplinary teams. Highlight CAD skills, experience with HVAC and pumps, and a genuine interest in sustainable, lifecycle-focused solutions. Emphasize your fit with a people-first culture and equal opportunity commitment.
Company Description
Welcome to rewarding experiences you can relate to.
At CIMA+, you can look forward to opportunities that match your skills, ambitions and passions. You’ll be mentored by engaged professionals and be able to work on innovative projects that help communities become sustainable and more resilient. With us, you’ll reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.
If this sounds like the kind of place you would thrive in, then take this opportunity to become part of something unique: a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.
As part of the Summer 2026 internship season, we are seeking mechanical engineering interns to join various divisions, including the Buildings, Energy & Resources, and Infrastructure teams.
During the selection process, you will have the opportunity to meet with our teams to identify the types of projects that best match your interests and career aspirations.
The Buildings team designs high-quality structures and is involved in all stages of projects, from planning to construction. It stands out for its innovative engineering solutions and expertise in high-performance projects across Canada.
The Energy & Resources team designs and modernizes energy and industrial infrastructures, including electrical networks, power plants, and production facilities. The team contributes to the development of sustainable, efficient solutions tailored to clients’ needs and supports the entire project lifecycle, from planning to commissioning.
The Infrastructure team supports municipalities and developers in the design, assessment, and improvement of essential networks (drinking water, wastewater, drainage). It provides solutions tailored to local needs while meeting schedules and budget constraints.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
As a electrical engineering intern at CIMA+, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to projects within your host team. Depending on the department (Buildings, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, etc.), your responsibilities may include:
Participate in the design of mechanical systems: plans, schematics, 3D models, HVAC, plumbing, industrial equipment, pumps, ventilation systems, etc.
Perform calculations and analyses: flow rates, pressure losses, ventilation analysis, equipment selection, thermal balance calculations, and system sizing.
Contribute to modeling and technical drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, etc.
Participate in site visits or surveys: equipment inspections, validation of mechanical installations, and support for construction monitoring.
Qualifications
Profile
Currently registered in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate degree
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Please note that our co-op, internship and student job opportunities are offered to individuals that are presently enrolled in a program at an educational institution. To be admissible for an internship, your work experience must meet the requirements from your study program and must be recognized by your educational institution. If you have completed your studies or will graduate by the start date, we invite you to consult our employment opportunities on our career page.
Additional Information
At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.
CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
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