Mechanical Engineer Intern
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Responsibilities:
- Work tasks will vary and require flexibility and a desire for diversity in the engineering field. Primary work to be performed includes drafting using either AutoCAD or Revit, reviewing and creating drawing markups using PDF editing tools such as Bluebeam Revu, reviewing HVAC and plumbing calculations, reviewing applicable international and local codes and standards (e.g., UFC, IFC), developing cost estimates, and assisting with the generation and review of job specifications and report writing. Typical job duties consist of applying these tasks through 2D and 3D drawing production, HVAC and plumbing system calculations and analysis, evaluation of existing facility systems and equipment, and preparation of technical documentation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at a four-year ABET university or college with preferred targeted graduation date within 1 year (preferred). Will consider interns who are graduating within 2 years, depending on our needs.
- Must be able to work part-time, maximum 20 hours on average each work week and have reliable transportation. During the Summer months, we often have additional hours available to interns.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Valid/Unrestricted driver license
- Verification of US Citizenship required upon hire due to Federal contract compliance.
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Compensation: The expected rate for this role is $22.00 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications Education Preferred Some college or better. Experience Preferred Must be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at a four-year ABET university or college with preferred targeted graduation date within 1 year (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at a four-year ABET-accredited university or college
- Preferred graduation within one year; interns graduating within two years may be considered
- Able to work part-time, averaging no more than 20 hours per week
- Reliable transportation
- Valid unrestricted driver's license
- Verification of U.S. citizenship upon hire
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Salas O'Brien and has not been reviewed or approved by Salas O'Brien.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
Salas O'Brien Insights
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
