Mechanical Engineering Intern - Real-World Projects & Mentorship

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to gain real-world experience across healthcare, data centers, and other critical facilities. You will apply standard engineering techniques, work under supervision, and collaborate with a team of engineers in an employee-owned culture focused on innovation and impact.

Preferred is an undergraduate or graduate student with strong problem-solving and communication skills, a 3.0+ GPA, and familiarity with Autodesk Revit, IESVE, or Trane Trace.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects across healthcare, data centers, and other facilities.
• Connect with recent graduates and mentors through programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Engineering program

Tools

Autodesk Revit

IESVE

Trane Trace 700/3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Mechanical Engineering Intern, we'll count on you to:

Gain real-world experience on exciting projects (Healthcare, Data Centers, Water-Wastewater, Resources, Transportation, Federal, Aviation Facilities, Hospitality/Entertainment, Corporate Real Estate, Finance, etc.)

Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs

Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures

Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 3 years completed (at end of semester) toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

Demonstrated knowledge of software packages (Autodesk Revit, IESVE, Trane Trace 700/3D) related to field of study/industry

Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Temporary

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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