Dam & Hydropower Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a limited-term, full-time engineering intern to work on dams and hydropower projects. The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027, with responsibilities including assisting engineers, researching, data analysis, drafting reports, and site visits.

A valid driver’s license is required. Qualified candidates should have completed at least two (preferably four) semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, and prior internships or AutoCAD/.

Qualifications

• Two to four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Previous mechanical engineering internship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the delivery of dams and hydropower projects.
• Conduct research and compile/analyze data.
• Draft technical reports and review construction documents.
• Communicate with equipment vendors.
• Visit construction sites.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Drafting reports

Communication

Education

ME coursework (2-4 semesters)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a limited-term, full-time engineering intern to work on dams and hydropower projects. The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027, with responsibilities including assisting engineers, researching, data analysis, drafting reports, and site visits.

A valid driver’s license is required. Qualified candidates should have completed at least two (preferably four) semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, and prior internships or AutoCAD/.