Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Intern | HDR

The Tone:
This is a Mechanical Engineering Intern position at HDR, located in Atlanta, GA. HDR is an employee-owned firm dedicated to designing critical infrastructure across various sectors. The company’s Building Engineering Services Group focuses on powering progress and enabling innovation in facilities like high-performance data centers and dynamic commercial environments, shaping spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience, apply fundamental engineering principles, and contribute to projects that support technological advancement, sustainability, and an enhanced human experience. As an intern, your contributions will directly impact the built environment and help define its future, aligning with HDR’s commitment to making great things possible in communities worldwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Atlanta, GA (In-person)

• Team: Building Engineering Services Group
• Mission: To apply standard engineering techniques and procedures on projects that design critical infrastructure and built environments under professional supervision.
• Tech Stack: Basic Microsoft Office skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience on exciting and real-world engineering projects.
• Engage with recent college graduates and company leaders through structured mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Perform specific assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or Project Manager.
• Provide additional support and perform other duties as needed to contribute to team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate Engineering degree, suitable for an entry-level intern position.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of software packages relevant to the field of study or industry is preferred, indicating practical application skills.
• Skills: Attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, effective communication skills, proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications, and a commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.
• Bonus: Preference for candidates with at least two years completed toward their degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Local candidates will also receive preference.