Internship - Mechanical

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Shive-Hattery is a full-service architecture and engineering firm that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and putting people first. Its internships provide hands-on experience, access to learning and growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to real client projects. Interns are treated as full-time staff members and paired with a mid-level employee for informal one-on-one mentoring.

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will work on a variety of project types, including District Energy, Utility Distribution, and Hydronic Piping Design. The experience offers exposure to the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving client needs. The position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery offices, or client meetings. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio; a portfolio link may be included in the cover letter if file-size constraints prevent submission.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to communicate and collaborate.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Desire to work on mechanical utility projects.
• A full clean driver's license.
• Current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with steam, chilled water, or other thermal utilities.
• Experience with engineering consulting.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on mechanical engineering projects, including District Energy, Utility Distribution, and Hydronic Piping Design.
• Contribute to actual client projects as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and work effectively on a team.
• Travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations, or client meetings as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed