Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering (HVAC)

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern with a strong interest in HVAC and building mechanical systems to join their growing engineering team. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to design, model, and analyze air-conditioning, ventilation, and hydronic systems for commercial and industrial projects. This role is ideal for a motivated student passionate about energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the integration of mechanical systems in the built environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
Completed coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
Basic familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Interest in IES software or energy analysis.
Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open-source projects.
A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated interest in the built environment.
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible, collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to mechanical equipment selection, building automation (BMS), or commissioning processes.
Familiarity with energy analysis or system simulation tools.
Introduction to piping stress analysis and 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoPipe, Bentley OpenPlant, or Pipe3D).

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC systems using Revit, AutoCAD, and energy modeling tools.
Support load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, and hydronic design layouts under senior engineer guidance.
Learn to participate in system modeling and simulation using BIM workflows and performance tools such as IES.
Observe and help coordinate with architectural, nuclear experts, structural, and electrical teams to ensure design integration and constructability.
Help in preparing construction documents, specifications, and as-built documentation.
Contribute to design automation efforts using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary teams.