What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Intern position at Harris?
Note: This internship is for Summer 2026
Your role as a Mechanical Design Intern
As a Mechanical Design Intern, you will apply knowledge gained through formal education to a professional work environment including applying conceptual engineering techniques to design various types of mechanical systems. Assist with envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in construction and operation.
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
What Our Interns Are Saying
"I've developed more skills and knowledge than I can explain, and the life skills I'll take away from this experience are far greater than anything I could've imagined. Not only will I have transferable skills and knowledge to take with me, but also a network of individuals who truly care and want me to succeed." -Former Harris intern
Growth Opportunities
Check out our growth opportunities with our Design Engineering career path options: (https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/harris-career-path-options)
Compensation
Pay Range: $18.95 - $31.27 per hour
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Your role as a Mechanical Design Intern
As a Mechanical Design Intern, you will apply knowledge gained through formal education to a professional work environment including applying conceptual engineering techniques to design various types of mechanical systems. Assist with envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in construction and operation.
- Gain on the job experience and knowledge of the Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing design process
- Get a realistic job preview and explore other career opportunities within the Design Engineering team
- Get exposure to other departments and learn how your role impacts the business as a whole
- Translate concepts learned in the classroom to real world experiences
- Must be a current student working toward degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, energy engineering, or related field.
- Basic understanding of approaches and options for implementing low energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems
- Proven math, accuracy and detail-orientation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to identify problems
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
What Our Interns Are Saying
"I've developed more skills and knowledge than I can explain, and the life skills I'll take away from this experience are far greater than anything I could've imagined. Not only will I have transferable skills and knowledge to take with me, but also a network of individuals who truly care and want me to succeed." -Former Harris intern
Growth Opportunities
Check out our growth opportunities with our Design Engineering career path options: (https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/harris-career-path-options)
Compensation
Pay Range: $18.95 - $31.27 per hour
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Salary : $19 - $31