About the role#
As a Building Mechanical/HVAC Engineering Intern, you will work directly with our mechanical engineering team. You will gain experience on real projects while working under the supervision of a professional or Project Manager. This role provides opportunities to connect with company leaders and recent graduates through our mentoring and young professionals programs.
What you'll do#
- Support the mechanical engineering team on various projects.
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to your work.
- Perform additional duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- A commitment to active participation in our employee-owned culture.
- We prefer candidates who have completed at least 2 years of their degree and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
- Demonstrated knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics principles is required.
- Preference is given to local candidates.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- The internship term is rolling.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm that provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The company operates globally across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy, and water resources. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it employs over 17,000 people. It maintains a large network of offices to support its diverse project portfolio.
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