McKinstry · 18 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Spokane, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerMcKinstry is a company dedicated to innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join their Engineering team, focusing on projects related to energy retrofits, data centers, and sustainable design efforts.
ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Performing engineering calculations to support mechanical design and equipment selection, including thermal load analyses, hydronic calculations, and fan pressure calculations
Designing and coordinating HVAC systems and components
Sustainable design analyses supporting system and equipment selection as well as sustainability certification such as LEED and ILFI. These can include energy, carbon, and water studies
Energy and carbon analysis to develop decarbonization and building electrification strategies
Provide engineering support for construction activities
Project and departmental research activities
May include local travel and site visits
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing or have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field
Junior student standing or higher required
Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September, depending on school); part-time work after the summer is possible
Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Strong interest and skills around sustainability, particularly as it relates to energy, carbon, indoor environmental quality, and water
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred
Knowledge of the building industry and construction is preferred
BIM and/or modeling skills in Revit or Rhino is preferred
Company
McKinstry
McKinstry is an engineering company specializing in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings.
Founded in 1960
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.77M2015-04-23Seed· $0.53M
2013-07-16Seed· $0.24M
Leadership Team
Ash Awad
Chief Market Officer
Recent News
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