Mechanical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

Talanto; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Real project work

Potential for full-time conversion

Job summary

Talanto is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Seattle, WA, for a Summer 2027 program. The internship spans 10–12 weeks with real project work in a full-time in-office setting, collaborating with experienced engineers across hospitality, mixed-use, government, and MEP markets.

Responsibilities include assisting with mechanical system design, engineering analysis, equipment research, and documenting decisions, while staying within budgets and coordinating with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiar with AutoCAD and/or BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical system design for projects in accordance with code and standards.
• Assist with engineering analysis, design, and oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.
• Support equipment research and selection for commercially available systems.
• Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation.
• Coordinate design and scheduling with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and equipment teams.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while tracking progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy before final check.
• Assist with preparation and issue of addenda information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other contracted services.
• Work within project budgets and cross-functional teams to meet goals.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

AutoCAD

BIM

Communication

Education

2 years towards BS Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

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Mechanical Engineering Intern | Seattle, WA

Thispostingis for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

•••• is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Seattle, WA or the Portland/Vancouver area. Over 10-12 weeks,you'llassistin the analysis, design, andimplementationoversight of mechanical systems for a variety of building types while gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers and consultants.

In this role,you'llsupport project goals by working within project budgets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to coordinated building-system design across hospitality, mixed-use, government, and MEP markets.You'llgain real project experience while supporting high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location:Seattle, WA or Portland, OR

Markets:Hospitality; Mixed Use; Government; MEP

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule:Full-time in office, 10-12 weeksummer program

What You'll Do

• Assistwith mechanical system design for projectsin accordance withcode and •••• standards
• Assistwith engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry
• Support equipment research and selection for commercially available systems
• Helpmaintainclient relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
• Assistwith coordination of design and schedule with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions whilemonitoringproject design progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Assistwith preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement
• Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

A broad integrated MEP team with strong emphasis on multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, transit, and civic and public work. The active results show recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology scope, withadditionalsupport in energy modeling, commissioning, telecom, security, and architectural lighting on larger coordinated efforts.

The team showsparticular strengthin urban residential developments, mixed-use projects, transportation and access improvements, parks, school district work, and hospitality renovations. It handles complex, highly coordinated projects rather than narrow single-discipline scopes.

Recent work includes Overlake East Phase I, Housing / Multi-family, and Sound Transit Auburn Station Parking & Access Improvement, Transportation.

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at ••••

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

Real impact from day one: at •••• , an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Washington Salary Range: $22-24 per hour

The range listed aboverepresentsthe base pay •••• reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work locationidentifiedabove at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will bedeterminedbased on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, •••• provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage,an employeewellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information isbeing providedin compliance with local laws.Additionalinformationregardingemployee benefits may be found on our company website at •••••••••••••••••

•••• , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

•••• is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, veteran’sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. •••• prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. •••• conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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