About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering intern to join our data center infrastructure team. You will work alongside our engineers on live projects, contributing to designs and calculations that get built. This role is designed for someone who is curious, asks questions, and wants to perform engineering work from day one.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience with mechanical systems including chilled-water plants, air-cooled and direct-liquid-cooling systems, piping, and fire protection.
- Assist engineers with load calculations, pipe and pump sizing, equipment selections, and P&ID and drawing markups.
- Participate in site visits to follow field issues from the initial question to the final fix.
- Observe designs as they transition into construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Evaluate projects based on cost, constructability, and redundancy.
- Manage a defined project from start to finish and present your final recommendation to the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Expected graduation date in December 2027 or June 2028.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
- Completed coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or HVAC.
- Interest in critical cooling and data center infrastructure.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MATLAB, or Python, and the ability to learn new engineering software quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a track record of personal accountability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based on-site at our corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.
- This position operates on a rolling basis.
About Hut 8
Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform that integrates power, digital infrastructure, and compute. The company operates in the energy, digital infrastructure, and high performance computing sectors. It was founded in 2017 and maintains its headquarters in Miami, Florida. The organization employs 336 people.
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