2027 Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineering

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA invites an undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering to join our Bloomington, MN team for a summer internship. You will work with a multi-disciplinary group across industrial, government, education, mining, and freight rail projects, gaining insight into the project life cycle from concept through construction.

You will assist with studies, design specs, and drawings, and create process, piping, and instrument diagrams as well as equipment layouts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience, coursework, or strong interest in designing mechanical systems.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally for project assignments, team meetings, site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings.
• Create process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Support site assessments or construction administration tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (undergrad)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on mechanical system design, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team this coming summer in Bloomington, MN!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural) and architectural professionals and become engaged in a variety of active mechanical design projects within the industrial, government, education, mining, and freight rail sectors. Our goal will be to expose you to the various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction so you have a better understanding of the work we do, how we do it, and more importantly, what it would be like to be an engineering consultant.

Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to assist with the preparation of studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings along with the creation of process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, and equipment arrangement drawings. On occasion, you may also assist with preliminary site / conditions assessments or construction administration responsibilities.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington, MN; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience, previous coursework, or strong interest in designing a variety of building and/or industrial mechanical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Revit MEP or similar 3D design software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.
• Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications

• General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.
• Previous experience or training with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or similar 3D design software.
• Previous experience or coursework related to pipe stress analysis.

$20 - $24 an hour

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA’s internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.