Mechanical Engineer Intern

Harris Company; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401K with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid hol

Paid Parental leave

Job summary

Harris Company is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern for the Summer of 2027 to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. The role focuses on envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative mechanical solutions for HVAC and plumbing systems in construction and operation contexts.

You will gain exposure to other departments, perform detailed design tasks, and learn how your work impacts business outcomes across regional locations.

Qualifications

• Current student working toward degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, energy engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of low-energy, high-performance design for mechanical systems.
• Strong math, accuracy and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative mechanical design solutions.
• Gain on-the-job experience across Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing design processes.
• Translate classroom concepts to real-world designs within a professional team.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural/Energy engineering

Job description

## Mechanical Engineer InternApply: Arlington, VA: Saint Paul, MN: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-394**Job Description:**Note: This internship is for Summer 2027**Your role as a Mechanical Design Intern**As a Mechanical Design Intern, you will apply knowledge gained through formal education to a professional work environment including applying conceptual engineering techniques to design various types of mechanical systems. Assist with envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in construction and operation.* Gain on the job experience and knowledge of the Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing design process* Get a realistic job preview and explore other career opportunities within the Design + Engineering team* Get exposure to other departments and learn how your role impacts the business as a whole* Translate concepts learned in the classroom to real world experiences**What we're looking for in you*** Must be a current student working toward degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, energy engineering, or related field.* Basic understanding of approaches and options for implementing low energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems* Proven math, accuracy and detail-orientation skills* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to identify problems**Your life at Harris**As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.**Harris Benefits + Compensation**• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance• 401K with company match• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays• Paid Parental leave• Short-Term Incentive PlanVisit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance **Pay Range:** $22.34 - $33.51The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.