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Mechanical Engineering Intern

CompanyMead & Hunt
LocationSt. Louis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist engineers with mechanical design, calculations, and the development of design tools for large-scale food and beverage facilities. Additional duties include preparing project reports and performing field inspections at various job sites.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
1456
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mead & Hunt provides clients with expert planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental and construction administration services across a wide variety of market sectors, including transportation (aviation, highways, roads and bridges), food and beverage processing, renewable energy, municipal infrastructure, military, telecommunications, cultural resources, and hydropower and water resources. In each of these disciplines, we’ve developed unique methodologies and processes to deliver cost-saving solutions that meet our clients’ needs. At Mead & Hunt, we approach each project as an opportunity for innovation – and we believe that innovation in any field begins with the same step: listening. That’s why we build strong relationships with our clients, insist on cross-disciplinary collaboration and support continuing education. The result? Over a century of engineering and architectural solutions that have resulted in everything from cost-saving efficiencies to proprietary processes. We take great pride in not only what we do, but how we do it. Serving markets nationwide for more than 125 years, we’ve demonstrated our technical, design and planning expertise. But what makes us different is that we don’t measure our success in years or projects or revenue. Instead, it’s measured in your satisfaction. The employee-owned consulting firm remains strong on ENR's Top 500 Design Firm list with a national ranking of #82 in 2026. The firm employs over 1,400 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, historic preservationists, environmental scientists, architects, technicians and support specialists from 50+ offices located across the nation. Contact us at mailbox@meadhunt.com or call 888-364-7272.
About the Role

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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Key Skills
Mechanical designThermodynamicsRefrigerationHVACEngineering calculationsField inspectionsProject report preparationMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationOrganizational skillsConstruction industry knowledge
Categories
EngineeringFood & BeverageConsultingConstruction