Mechanical Engineering Intern — HVAC & MEP Design

Progressive AE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies invites a Mechanical Engineering Intern for a paid, full-time summer program in Grand Rapids, MI and Charlotte, NC. You’ll design mechanical systems, participate in project site visits, and learn from mentors in a multi-disciplinary firm setting.

You'll use AutoCAD and Revit to prepare design documents, sizing analyses, and models, while collaborating with project managers, designers, and architects to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Prior Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and design/construction trends.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and good communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to meet schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects with progress against scope and resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents to Progressive standards.
• Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, load and sizing analyses.
• Check code compliance related to the discipline.
• Collaborate with managers, designers and architects on changes.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, and BSD Speclink for presentation and production.

Skills

Math & analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and mechanical engineers to design mechanical systems for various project building types- primarily HVAC & plumbing design systems. Typical work includes preparing design documents utilizing load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic systems using AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in preparing building models, contract documents, and load and equipment sizing analyses consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Check code compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any effect it may have on other disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and architects to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Use design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, and BSD Speclink, for presentation and production purposes.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Previous Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred