Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc. · Fenton, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri

About the role

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group starting in May/June 2026 and ending in August/September 2026.

Responsibilities include: Assisting engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities Performing design calculations; developing engineering design tools Assisting with project report preparation Performing field inspections Additional duties as assigned Some travel to job sites may be required. The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: Four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, refrigeration, and/or HVAC Experience in the design or construction industry

Experience with HVAC load fundamentals

Experience with Microsoft Office software Physical Abilities: Capacity to work long hours on foot, often in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Must be able to ascend & descend a 30’ OSHA fixed ladder Good eyesight for inspecting equipment and ensuring safety compliance Ability to discern and react to auditory cues in a noisy construction environment Must be able to speak & write fluent English Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to multiple food ingredients If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers . Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #LI-TH1 Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a temporary, full-time engineering intern to join our Food & Beverage group starting in May/June 2026 and ending in August/September 2026.

Responsibilities include: Assisting engineers with mechanical design for large-scale food and beverage facilities Performing design calculations; developing engineering design tools Assisting with project report preparation Performing field inspections Additional duties as assigned Some travel to job sites may be required. The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: Four semesters of college-level coursework in mechanical engineering Mechanical design coursework in thermodynamics, refrigeration, and/or HVAC Experience in the design or construction industry

Experience with HVAC load fundamentals

Experience with Microsoft Office software Physical Abilities: Capacity to work long hours on foot, often in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Must be able to ascend & descend a 30’ OSHA fixed ladder Good eyesight for inspecting equipment and ensuring safety compliance Ability to discern and react to auditory cues in a noisy construction environment Must be able to speak & write fluent English Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to multiple food ingredients If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers . Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #LI-TH1

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