About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work on industrial projects while gaining real-world experience. You will collaborate with company leaders and recent graduates through our mentoring and young professionals programs. You will work under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or Project Manager.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Participate in mentoring and young professionals programs.
- Complete assignments as directed by your supervisor.
- Handle other duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- A commitment to participating in our employee-owned culture.
- Preferred: Completion of at least 2 years of your degree with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
- Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of software packages relevant to mechanical engineering.
- Preferred: Local candidates.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm that provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The company operates globally across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy, and water resources. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it employs over 17,000 people. It maintains a large network of offices to support its diverse project portfolio.
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