Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027, on-site in Uniontown, OH. You will work with engineer mentors to own portions of projects and apply engineering concepts to real challenges.

You will gain hands-on experience, learn CAD drafting, and use MS Office tools while coordinating with multiple disciplines to develop complete design packages. This internship emphasizes growth, problem solving, and a people-first approach.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at a four-year ABET-accredited university or college.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Well organized and can effectively manage work and academic responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own portions of projects with engineer mentors and develop design elements.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to develop complete design packages.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD drafting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: MECHA004028

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Uniontown, OH 44685, USA

Description

Mechanical Engineering Intern

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Here at Salas O’Brien Inc., you will obtain invaluable hands-on technical experience that you cannot learn in a classroom. Our engineers will help you to apply your textbook knowledge and create solutions for real engineering challenges. You will gain practical experience by working with experienced engineering and technical professionals and participating in challenging engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will have the opportunity work with engineer mentors in the design team and take ownership of portions of various projects. You will also work in coordination with other engineering disciplines and learn how a complete design package is developed.Work tasks will vary and require flexibilityand desire for diversity in the engineering field. You will acquire time management, communication, and CAD drafting skills, as well as have the chance to apply engineering concepts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• You are currently enrolled in a MechanicalEngineering program at a four-year ABET university or college with preferred targeted graduation date within 1 year (preferred). Will consider interns who are graduating within 2 years, depending on our needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have experience with Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• You are well organized and can effectively manage work and academic responsibilities simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

Preferred

You are currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at a four-year ABET university or college with preferred targeted graduation date within 1 year (preferred)

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