HVAC Mechanical Engineering Intern

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking an HVAC Mechanical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in building systems design, load calculations, and equipment selection under supervision.

You will assist with data collection, documentation, and basic engineering tasks across multiple projects, developing professional skills while contributing to real-world infrastructure improvements. This internship emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and exposure to industry tools like

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Experience with MS Office and engineering tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC project tasks and technical documentation.
• Assist with data collection, site visits, and calculations.
• Prepare reports and modify project documentation.
• Collaborate with professional staff across departments.
• Apply basic engineering concepts to project deliverables.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Outlook

Job description

HVAC Mechanical Engineering Intern (Maintenance)

RVE, an Ardurra Company, is seeking a Mechanical HVAC Intern in our Durham, NC office.

This candidate will work under general supervision and perform assignments of limited scope that require the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks. Projects may include HVAC system design, heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping systems, equipment selection, energy efficiency improvements, building mechanical systems, and related infrastructure improvements. The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting the design and analysis of mechanical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects.

Primary Function:

Under supervision, the Intern I will support a variety of mechanical and HVAC engineering projects and assist with day‑to‑day project tasks. This may include helping with technical documentation, basic engineering calculations, equipment selection, system layouts, data collection, site visits, and other fieldwork.

Primary Duties:

• Under supervision, performs entry level duties of moderate difficulty, offering continued exposure to various departments across the organization.
• Assists with organizing data, drafting reports and providing technical support for departmental projects. May assist with updates to project documentation and spreadsheets.
• Supports professional staff on ongoing assignments and project tasks.
• Applies basic understanding of different concepts and software tools to contribute to project deliverables.
• Gain further insight into the company’s structure and internal processes through hands‑on assignments.
• Supports project teams with various administrative and technical assignments as needed.
• Specific activities vary by assignment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and work ethics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team‑oriented and self‑motivated with the ability to work with a team of professionals and independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Bluebeam and Outlook

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affimitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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