Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a limited-term, full-time engineering intern to work on dams and hydropower projects. The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027, with responsibilities including assisting engineers, researching, data analysis, drafting reports, and site visits.

A valid driver’s license is required. Qualified candidates should have completed at least two (preferably four) semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, and prior internships or AutoCAD/.

Qualifications

• Two to four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Previous mechanical engineering internship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the delivery of dams and hydropower projects.
• Conduct research and compile/analyze data.
• Draft technical reports and review construction documents.
• Communicate with equipment vendors.
• Visit construction sites.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Drafting reports

Communication

Education

ME coursework (2-4 semesters)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Responsibilities

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm has a position available for limited-term, full-time engineering intern to work on dams and hydropower engineering projects starting in May/June 2027 and ending in August/September 2027.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with the delivery of dams and hydropower projects
• Conducting research
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Drafting technical reports
• Communicating with equipment vendors
• Reviewing construction documents
• Visiting construction sites

A valid driver’s license will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters (4 semesters preferred) of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

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

• Previous mechanical engineering internship
• Microsoft Office software experience
• AutoCAD or other design software experience
• 3D modeling capabilities is a plus

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 hourly; actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

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