Mechanical Engineering Intern

Schnabel Engineering • Harrisburg, PA

23d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Schnabel is seeking a temporary, full-time Mechanical Engineering Intern to support its growing business from May through August 2027. The internship is intended to broaden practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real engineering problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The intern will support hydropower generation and mechanical engineering projects through design, fieldwork, analysis, and project documentation. The position involves both office and field work, including work at hydropower generation facilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering bachelor's program; students in other college engineering or relevant science programs may be considered.
• Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work with direction as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks, including office and field work.
• Desire and willingness to work in a hydropower generation facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, as driving is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Junior, senior, or graduate student standing.
• Prior professional or summer intern work in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams on hydropower generation and mechanical engineering projects involving CAD design, construction oversight, fieldwork, data evaluation, engineering analysis, and report preparation.
• Assist in planning and performing hydropower plant modernizations, investigations, and analyses.
• Assist with preparing proposals, reports, drawings, project execution plans, and specifications.
• Conduct field assignments, including site assessments, observations, and assistance with field inspections.
• Observe site construction activities and perform inspections.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, 100% company-paid
• Short-term disability, 100% company-paid
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Maternity leave

What This Job Offers

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