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Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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Supports mechanical system design for commercial, educational, healthcare, office, and infrastructure projects. Uses Revit and potentially AutoCAD to assist with HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection layouts, performs basic engineering calculations, learns equipment selection and system controls, and visits construction jobsites. The intern will collaborate on projects while developing technical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

The RMH Group, a Salas O’Brien Company, has been making a difference in the world and our environment through engineering for 65 years with our headquarters located in Lakewood, Colorado and a branch office in Phoenix, Arizona. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

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.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be introduced to Revit to assist in the design of electrical systems, lighting layouts, power and fire alarm systems for commercial spaces. The intern will have the opportunity to work on School, University, Healthcare, Office or Infrastructure projects as well as visiting jobsites and learn about the construction industry.

In this role, you will:

  • Use REVIT for system design
  • Be involved in the design of HVAC systems, piping and plumbing layouts, and fire protection systems for commercial spaces
  • Visit construction jobsites

You will be a great fit if:

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
  • You have knowledge of or willing to learn Revit and AutoCad
  • You have interest in the layout and design of HVAC, plumbing, or fire protection systems
  • You have basic knowledge of mechanical equipment selection and system controls, or willing to learn
  • Have plans to take the EIT

Skills/abilities:

  • Ability to perform basic mechanical engineering calculations
  • Excellent organizational skills and extremely high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Self-starter that that is willing to learn and grow on a project

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.

Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Required Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salas O'Brien Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

4900 Nautilus Ct N, Suite 200, Boulder, United States, 80301

Salas O'Brien Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA Office

9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 220, Greenwood Village, United States, 80112

Salas O'Brien Lakewood, Colorado, USA Office

165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 360, Lakewood, United States, 80228

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