Building Mechanical Engineering Intern

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Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, towns capes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

We’re looking for a Building Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Engineering Design Organization
! This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on HVAC and plumbing system designs for industrial, municipal, and commercial facilities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience performing load calculations, developing equipment specifications, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical designs into building projects.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Research: Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.
• Testing: Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Equipment Installation: Help to install complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment with guidance.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• Must possess strong design interest in heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Completion of relevant coursework in 2D or 3D mechanical drafting software
• Ability travel and work in the field as needed

Salary Range: $22.00-$23.00 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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