The Role
Temporary summer mechanical engineering internship supporting HVAC and plumbing design, mechanical drawings, design calculations, code research, ductwork systems, cost estimates, specifications, field reports, and site visits. The intern will work with engineers and designers across commercial, industrial, educational, retail, warehouse, and other project types while developing MEP engineering skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.
We are currently seeking a temporary Mechanical Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to HVAC/Plumbing design projects and work with private and public clients. As an aspiring engineer, you will see all aspects of MEP Engineering and build upon your technical ability.
In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:
This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full-time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.Equal Employment OpportunityBaird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are currently seeking a temporary Mechanical Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to HVAC/Plumbing design projects and work with private and public clients. As an aspiring engineer, you will see all aspects of MEP Engineering and build upon your technical ability.
In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:
- Work alongside PEs, EITs, Graduate Engineers, and Designers to design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, create mechanical drawings, perform design calculations, and code research.
- Plumbing design to include domestic cold water, hot water, sanitary waste and vent, roof drainage, gas, and compressed-air utilities.
- Design constant volume and variable volume ductwork systems.
- Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
- Balance workload and varying requirements of multiple projects and project types (i.e. Commercial, Industrial, Faith Based, K-12 higher Education, Retail, Warehouse and Core & Shell, and more).
- Provide field reports of the installed conditions per the design documents.
- Accompany engineers on site visits to view ongoing company projects and review existing conditions.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.
- 12-18 hours of Mechanical engineering courses
- Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include Revit, Bluebeam, Autodesk Inventor, HAP, or Trace 700.
This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full-time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.Equal Employment OpportunityBaird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- 12–18 hours of Mechanical Engineering coursework
- Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Exposure to Revit, Bluebeam, Autodesk Inventor, HAP, or Trace 700
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What We Do
Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. (BHB) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that offers a comprehensive range of integrated services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental services.
