Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mechanical Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027
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This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support sustainability and infrastructure improvements. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full‑time engineering position upon graduation.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support engineers and project teams on a variety of mechanical engineering projects while gaining exposure to all phases of project development and design.

• Assisting engineers with mechanical system design, analysis, and evaluation
• Supporting design activities such as alternatives evaluation, equipment sizing, system layout development, and equipment selection/specification preparation
• Assisting with the preparation and updating of drawings, technical memorandums, calculations, and project documentation
• Gathering and organizing technical data in support of engineering studies and design projects
• Utilizing engineering software and other design tools to support project development
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, project managers, designers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Developing technical skills through mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
• May participate in site visits, client meetings, and project coordination activities
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Completed at least four semesters of college‑level coursework in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Previous industrial internship experience
• Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or heat transfer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Eagerness to grow technical and project based skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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