Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern

Progressive AE • Grand Rapids, MI, USA • 1m ago

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and other engineers to design mechanical systems for various project building types. You will prepare design documents utilizing load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic systems using AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets.
Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources.
Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
Assist in the preparation of building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, plumbing design, fire safety design, and specifications consistent with Progressive Companies’ standards. 
Check for Code Compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any affect it may have on other disciplines.
Collaborate with various disciplines throughout Progressive Companies. Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s), Project Designer(s) and/or Project Architects(s) to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
Understand what the deliverable needs to be to meet your client’s project needs and what it takes to make projects successful.
Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Speclink and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.

Qualifications:

Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program
Desire to learn about architectural building process. Knowledge of the mechanical engineering and documentation process preferred. Knowledge of load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic systems preferred.
Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control processes and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications. Basic knowledge of mechanical standards and regulations, and the ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving technical skills, and ability to communicate well as demonstrated through your competencies.
Knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

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