Mechanical Engineering Intern

Responsibilities: Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group starting in May/June 2026 and ending in August/September 2026. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers .

Responsibilities:

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group starting in May/June 2026 and ending in August/September 2026.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities
• Performing design calculations; developing engineering design tools
• Assisting with project report preparation
• Performing field inspections
• Additional duties as assigned

 

Some travel to job sites may be required.

 

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering
• Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, refrigeration, and/or HVAC
• Experience in the design or construction industry
• Experience with HVAC load fundamentals
• Experience with Microsoft Office software

 

Physical Abilities:

• Capacity to work long hours on foot, often in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Must be able to ascend & descend a 30’ OSHA fixed ladder
• Good eyesight for inspecting equipment and ensuring safety compliance
• Ability to discern and react to auditory cues in a noisy construction environment
• Must be able to speak & write fluent English
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to multiple food ingredients

 

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

 

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

 

Hourly Rate Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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