Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Part Time
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Skills

  • FOCUS
  • Expect
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Services
  • Collaboration
  • Data Centers
  • Health Care
  • Energy
  • Science
  • Asset Management
  • Robotics
  • Business Development
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing
  • Technical Drafting
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • PDF
  • Editing
  • Estimating
  • Report Writing
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Drawing
  • HVAC
  • Evaluation
  • Technical Writing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Genetics
  • Law

Summary

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.
  • 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.

Location: Charlotte, NC

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.

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