2027 Mechanical Student Intern

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HGA is offering a paid Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Internship for college or graduate students. The position runs about 12 weeks (June 1, 2027 to mid-August) and includes exposure to HVAC design, plumbing systems, and sustainable building initiatives across multiple offices in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Washington, DC.

Eligible candidates are pursuing Architectural Engineering (mechanical systems) or Mechanical Engineering in ABET-accredited programs, entering junior/senior year or

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering (mechanical systems emphasis preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Entering junior/senior year or graduate school.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC analysis and design for building systems.
• Assist with plumbing and piping system design.
• Participate in sustainable design initiatives and LEED-related activities.
• Contribute to energy conservation and high-performance building projects.
• Gain exposure to multidisciplinary building engineering projects.

Education

ABET-accredited program

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Revit

Trace 3D+

Job description

Job Locations

US-MN-Minneapolis | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-DC-Washington

Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC

Begin to build your future at HGA! We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices. Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we've reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026

Interviews conducted: October - November 2026

Offers extended: By December 2026

Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 - Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

• Support HVAC analysis and design for building systems.
• Assist with plumbing and piping system design.
• Participate in sustainable design initiatives and LEED-related activities.
• Contribute to energy conservation and high-performance building projects.
• Gain exposure to multidisciplinary building engineering projects.

What you'll bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering (mechanical systems emphasis preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Entering junior year, senior year, or graduate school.
• Able to commute to and work from the office.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with Revit.
• Familiarity with Trace 3D+ is a plus, but not required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in building systems, sustainability, and energy-efficient design.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour - $25/hour (Mid-West) and $29/hour (Boston or Washington, DC).

We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application!

Thank you and we can't wait to hear from you!