Internship – Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co • Minneapolis, MN

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a mechanical engineering intern to join our Minneapolis team for the summer of 2027. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design group working on project teams involving mechanical engineering and related technical assignments. A successful person in this role is motivated and emphasizes client service by providing quality deliverables. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their expertise and technical skills to add to each project. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and follow-up, are key to success.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.
• Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Office software.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of at least 3.2/4.0.
• Proficiency with any Autodesk products (AutoCAD preferred), Solidworks, and Mathcad.
• Excellent technical communication and document development skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations, spreadsheet design, data analysis, document layout, formatting, and production of professional-quality technical deliverables.
• Completion of at least one semester of upper-division (junior/senior-level) engineering coursework.

Responsibilities

• Completing engineering calculations and analyses
• Selecting equipment and components
• Preparing design drawings and specifications
• Writing technical reports
• Preparing sketches for system arrangement
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
• Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern