Mechanical Engineering Intern

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., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group starting in May/June 2026 and ending in August/September 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities
• Performing design calculations; developing engineering design tools
• Assisting with project report preparation
• Performing field inspections
• Additional duties as assigned

Some travel to job sites may be required.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering
• 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

Physical Abilities:

• Capacity to work long hours on foot, often in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Must be able to ascend & descend a 30’ OSHA fixed ladder
• Good eyesight for inspecting equipment and ensuring safety compliance
• Ability to discern and react to auditory cues in a noisy construction environment
• Must be able to speak & write fluent English
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to multiple food ingredients

Hourly Rate Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.