Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a full-time, limited-term Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mechanical Engineering Team in West Allis, WI.

The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027 and offers hands-on experience on sustainability and infrastructure projects. You will support engineers and project teams on a variety of mechanical engineering tasks while gaining exposure to all phases of project development and design, with potential to

Qualifications

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with mechanical system design, analysis, and evaluation.
• Support design activities such as sizing, layout development, and equipment specs.
• Prepare and update drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
• Gather and organize technical data for studies and design projects.
• Use engineering software to support project development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and project managers.
• Participate in site visits or client meetings as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Learning aptitude

Education

Four semesters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mechanical Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support sustainability and infrastructure improvements. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full-time engineering position upon graduation.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support engineers and project teams on a variety of mechanical engineering projects while gaining exposure to all phases of project development and design.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting engineers with mechanical system design, analysis, and evaluation
• Supporting design activities such as alternatives evaluation, equipment sizing, system layout development, and equipment selection/specification preparation
• Assisting with the preparation and updating of drawings, technical memorandums, calculations, and project documentation
• Gathering and organizing technical data in support of engineering studies and design projects
• Utilizing engineering software and other design tools to support project development
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, project managers, designers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Developing technical skills through mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
• May participate in site visits, client meetings, and project coordination activities
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have:

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

The preferred candidate will have:

• Previous industrial internship experience
• Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or heat transfer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Eagerness to grow technical and project-based skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Physical Requirements:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

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