Mechanical Intern

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR currently has an opening for a Mechanical Intern with the technical skills and desire to help support our mechanical section in Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC.

The intern will perform innovative designs of facility and building related mechanical systems over a variety of markets including Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal. This person will coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. This individual will support senior mechanical engineers and will be responsible for supporting the development of drawings, specifications, and related engineering calculations, as well as field inspection, the resolution of RFIs, and the review of shop drawings during construction. This individual should be self-motivated and possess strong leadership skills with a passion to deliver creative, technically excellent design solutions. We will provide access to challenging design work and mentor this person throughout their career.

The primary duties will include:

• Create detailed designs of HVAC ductwork and hydronic systems, plumbing systems, and process piping systems including plans and specifications, site layouts, and size and select equipment.
• Support the production of technical documents.
• Perform life cycle cost analyses and process calculations and perform load analysis calculations to develop system designs and equipment selections.
• Prepare design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction documents.
• Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure improvements by providing engineering services during construction. Support design by providing field support as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.