Mechanical Engineering Intern at Mead & Hunt Fenton, MO

Mead & Hunt; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Fenton, MO is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to assist engineers in the Food & Beverage group starting May/June 2026. Responsibilities include mechanical design assistance for large-scale facilities, performing design calculations, preparing project reports, and conducting field inspections. Candidates should have completed four semesters of mechanical engineering coursework, with design coursework in thermodynamics and HVAC. The position requires capacity for physical tasks, fluent English, and may involve travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities.
• Performing design calculations; developing engineering design tools.
• Assisting with project report preparation.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC fundamentals

Microsoft Office

Education

Four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern job at Mead & Hunt. Fenton, MO.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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

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.