Mechanical Design Intern for Food & Beverage Facilities

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Fenton, St. Louis (MO, MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group in Missouri for May/June 2026 through August/September 2026.

The role supports mechanical design for large-scale facilities and includes design calculations, field inspections, and project-report preparation. Ideal candidates have four semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, HVAC/thermodynamics experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; some prior exposure to the design or

Qualifications

• Four college semesters of mechanical engineering coursework.
• Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, refrigeration, and/or HVAC.
• Experience in the design or construction industry.
• Experience with HVAC load fundamentals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities.
• Perform design calculations and develop engineering design tools.
• Assist with project report preparation.
• Perform field inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Some travel to job sites may be required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HVAC load fundamentals

Mechanical design exposure

Education

Four semesters of mechanical engineering coursework

Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics/refrigeration/HVAC

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group in Missouri for May/June 2026 through August/September 2026.

The role supports mechanical design for large-scale facilities and includes design calculations, field inspections, and project-report preparation. Ideal candidates have four semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, HVAC/thermodynamics experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; some prior exposure to the design or