Mechanical Engineering Intern

Baird,-Hampton-; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird, Hampton & Brown in Fort Worth, TX seeks a temporary Mechanical Intern to support HVAC and plumbing design projects, learn from a seasoned team, and gain exposure to MEP engineering across public and private clients.

You will assist in drafting mechanical drawings, performing calculations, preparing specifications, and visiting project sites, with a focus on safety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Create mechanical drawings and perform design calculations.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and analyses.
• Support multiple project types (Commercial, Industrial, Education, Retail, etc.).
• Provide field reports and accompany engineers on site visits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Autodesk Inventor

HAP

Trace 700

Job description

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a temporary Mechanical Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to HVAC/Plumbing design projects and work with private and public clients. As an aspiring engineer, you will see all aspects of MEP Engineering and build upon your technical ability.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Work alongside PEs, EITs, Graduate Engineers, and Designers to design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, create mechanical drawings, perform design calculations, and code research.
• Plumbing design to include domestic cold water, hot water, sanitary waste and vent, roof drainage, gas, and compressed-air utilities.
• Design constant volume and variable volume ductwork systems.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
• Balance workload and varying requirements of multiple projects and project types (i.e. Commercial, Industrial, Faith Based, K-12 higher Education, Retail, Warehouse and Core & Shell, and more).
• Provide field reports of the installed conditions per the design documents.
• Accompany engineers on site visits to view ongoing company projects and review existing conditions.

We require:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

We like to see:

• 12-18 hours of Mechanical engineering courses
• Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include Revit, Bluebeam, Autodesk Inventor, HAP, or Trace 700.

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Benefits

This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full-time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.