Mechanical Engineering Intern - 2025

Mott MacDonald; Iselin (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team in Iselin, New Jersey. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful engineering projects that focus on sustainable social outcomes. As part of a collaborative environment, you will engage in various projects, working alongside experienced professionals who value digital innovation and excellence. This opportunity is perfect for those eager to develop their skills and make a positive impact on communities while advancing their careers. If you are driven by a desire to create change and excel in engineering, this is the place for you.

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Developing conceptual and detailed designs for projects.
• Participating in site inspections and project meetings.
• Reviewing and modifying designs based on specifications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Technical Writing

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald is positioned for continued expansion and career opportunities across North America and around the world, and we are excited to announce a new direction for our operations in the United States. As part of our growing business, we are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and who will contribute to our purpose. You will join a team of seasoned professionals who are looking to develop Mott MacDonald’s presence in the US and beyond.

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineering consultants, project managers, and specialists who relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation and are ready to support you in your career. Alongside the team, you will be assigned to a variety of projects in your chosen area of interest, working to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

With guidance from a professional engineer and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Attending site inspections, investigations, and monitoring
• Actively participating in project, client and team meetings
• Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs
• Analyzing reports, specifications, and studies
• Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management
• Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables
• Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network
• Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion to create sustainable social outcomes for our communities and a desire to strive for excellence. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald!

To be considered for this 2025 position, you’ll need:

• Work towards a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field, from an accredited university
• Methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members
• Excellent technical written communication and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing
• Excellent teamwork skills, collaborates effectively with colleagues
• Work towards Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Demonstrable interest in engineering projects through relevant experience, such as your field of study, internships, volunteering, or relevant association memberships is considered as an asset

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.