Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt • West Allis, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mechanical Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support sustainability and infrastructure improvements. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full-time engineering position upon graduation. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will support engineers and project teams on a variety of mechanical engineering projects while gaining exposure to all phases of project development and design.

Requirements

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial internship experience
• Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or heat transfer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Eagerness to grow technical and project‑based skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers with mechanical system design, analysis, and evaluation
• Supporting design activities such as alternatives evaluation, equipment sizing, system layout development, and equipment selection/specification preparation
• Assisting with the preparation and updating of drawings, technical memorandums, calculations, and project documentation
• Gathering and organizing technical data in support of engineering studies and design projects
• Utilizing engineering software and other design tools to support project development
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, project managers, designers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Developing technical skills through mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
• May participate in site visits, client meetings, and project coordination activities
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree