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Mechanical engineering CPT roles connect directly to core coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and machine design, making authorization straightforward for most ME students. Internships and co-op positions at manufacturers, aerospace firms, and engineering consultancies are the most common CPT arrangements, and many programs actively integrate these placements into degree requirements.
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Embrace Your Possibilities: At Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering firm, we’re unlocking the potential of water and healthy environments to create thriving communities. Delivering this shared purpose starts with our people: We recruit individuals seeking to develop their skills and gain experience to build a strong foundation for the future. Through an internship at Brown and Caldwell, you’ll gain real-life, hands-on experience alongside our employee owners, engineers, scientists, consultants, and constructors who are driving positive changes for our clients and communities. Here you’ll find opportunities for impact, community that lifts, support to thrive, and trust in you as you embark on your career journey.
JOB SUMMARY
The Part-Time Summer 2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Broward, FL) role applies academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges by supporting consulting teams on a variety of projects within an assigned technical discipline. This role works alongside experienced technical professionals to assist with research, analysis, documentation, and project support activities that contribute to the successful delivery of client and internal initiatives. The Technical Services intern gains exposure to technical consulting work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the project lifecycle while supporting tasks such as data analysis, technical evaluations, research, and preparation of technical materials. This role provides hands-on learning opportunities in a professional consulting environment. This role works under close supervision with regular guidance from more experienced colleagues or supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to support project planning and execution.
- Support day-to-day activities within assigned projects and/or functional area.
- Participate in internal and external meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
- Perform technical or support tasks within assigned functional area and technical specialty in support of project and team needs.
- Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Perform a variety of technical and operational tasks assigned to support evolving business and team needs.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to organize information, maintain documentation, track tasks, and pay attention to detail when completing assigned work.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly share information, ask questions, and document notes or action items.
- Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical, real-world technical challenges.
- Familiarity with technical, scientific, or data analysis tools relevant to the assigned discipline, with a willingness to learn new tools.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with others, and contribute positively in a collaborative technical environment.
- Adaptability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a consulting and project-based environment.
- Interest in consulting, client engagement, and technical communication.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and methodologies.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, follows instructions, respects confidentiality, and behaves professionally in a workplace setting.
- You must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 academic year and plan to continue in Fall 2026.
- You also must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
SALARY RANGE
The hourly pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A:
Hourly $18.40 - $25.20
Location B:
Hourly $20.20 – $27.70
Location C:
Hourly $22.00 – $30.20
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
ABOUT BROWN AND CALDWELL
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
INTRODUCTION
Embrace Your Possibilities: At Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering firm, we’re unlocking the potential of water and healthy environments to create thriving communities. Delivering this shared purpose starts with our people: We recruit individuals seeking to develop their skills and gain experience to build a strong foundation for the future. Through an internship at Brown and Caldwell, you’ll gain real-life, hands-on experience alongside our employee owners, engineers, scientists, consultants, and constructors who are driving positive changes for our clients and communities. Here you’ll find opportunities for impact, community that lifts, support to thrive, and trust in you as you embark on your career journey.
JOB SUMMARY
The Part-Time Summer 2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Broward, FL) role applies academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges by supporting consulting teams on a variety of projects within an assigned technical discipline. This role works alongside experienced technical professionals to assist with research, analysis, documentation, and project support activities that contribute to the successful delivery of client and internal initiatives. The Technical Services intern gains exposure to technical consulting work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the project lifecycle while supporting tasks such as data analysis, technical evaluations, research, and preparation of technical materials. This role provides hands-on learning opportunities in a professional consulting environment. This role works under close supervision with regular guidance from more experienced colleagues or supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to support project planning and execution.
- Support day-to-day activities within assigned projects and/or functional area.
- Participate in internal and external meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
- Perform technical or support tasks within assigned functional area and technical specialty in support of project and team needs.
- Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Perform a variety of technical and operational tasks assigned to support evolving business and team needs.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to organize information, maintain documentation, track tasks, and pay attention to detail when completing assigned work.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly share information, ask questions, and document notes or action items.
- Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical, real-world technical challenges.
- Familiarity with technical, scientific, or data analysis tools relevant to the assigned discipline, with a willingness to learn new tools.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with others, and contribute positively in a collaborative technical environment.
- Adaptability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a consulting and project-based environment.
- Interest in consulting, client engagement, and technical communication.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and methodologies.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, follows instructions, respects confidentiality, and behaves professionally in a workplace setting.
- You must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 academic year and plan to continue in Fall 2026.
- You also must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
SALARY RANGE
The hourly pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A:
Hourly $18.40 - $25.20
Location B:
Hourly $20.20 – $27.70
Location C:
Hourly $22.00 – $30.20
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
ABOUT BROWN AND CALDWELL
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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Get Access To All JobsMechanical Engineering CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
How does mechanical engineering coursework qualify for CPT?
CPT must be an integral part of your established curriculum, which mechanical engineering programs typically satisfy through required internship credits, co-op sequences, or capstone project work. Roles involving design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing directly map to core ME coursework. Your DSO will authorize CPT based on your program's documentation that the work experience connects to your degree requirements, so the strongest applications reference specific courses the job supports.
What types of mechanical engineering roles are typically approved for CPT?
Design engineering, product development, structural analysis, thermal systems, manufacturing process engineering, and quality assurance roles are the most commonly approved categories. Aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, and industrial equipment companies hire ME CPT students consistently. The clearer the connection between the job description and your coursework, the smoother the DSO authorization process. Roles that reference specific engineering software like SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB align especially well with most ME curricula.
Should I work part-time or full-time on CPT as a mechanical engineering student?
Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, is the default during active semesters and lets you maintain your course load without academic risk. Full-time CPT is available during summer and winter breaks when class conflicts are eliminated. The critical consideration is that 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program makes you ineligible for OPT, so students who anticipate needing OPT post-graduation typically limit full-time arrangements to break periods only.
How do I get CPT authorized for a mechanical engineering internship?
Start by securing a written offer letter from the employer that describes your role, start date, end date, and hours per week. Bring that letter to your DSO along with confirmation of how the position connects to your current coursework or a required practicum. Most universities process CPT authorization within a few business days once documentation is complete. You cannot begin work until your new I-20 reflecting the CPT authorization is issued, so build in lead time before your intended start date.
Where can I find mechanical engineering CPT positions?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option for F-1 students because the job board is built specifically for students who need CPT-eligible roles, filtering out employers who are not open to this type of work authorization. Beyond the platform, your university's engineering career center and on-campus recruiting events are worth using in parallel, since many aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturers target specific school programs. Applying early matters in mechanical engineering because co-op and internship cycles at large manufacturers often close months before the position starts.
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