HVAC Mechanical Engineering Intern

Ardurra; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RVE, an Ardurra Company, seeks a Mechanical HVAC Intern in our Durham, NC office. You will support engineering teams with entry‑level tasks, learn HVAC design basics, and gain hands‑on experience on building systems and energy efficiency projects.

This internship emphasizes mentorship, hands‑on documentation, data collection, and collaboration across departments as you help with calculations, layouts, and system analyses.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level HVAC/MEP tasks under supervision.
• Organize data, draft reports, and support project documentation.
• Assist with updates to project spreadsheets and documentation.
• Support staff on ongoing assignments and tasks.
• Apply basic engineering concepts and software to deliverables.
• Gain exposure to company structure and processes through hands‑on tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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/Affirmative 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.