Intern, Mechanical Engineering - Winter 2027

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You will contribute to mechanical system designs, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, while performing calculations and technical documentation. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in site visits to support project delivery.

Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency or a willingness to learn design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit is required.

• Flexible work • Work-life balance

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Mechanical engineering
• HVAC design
• Plumbing design
• Fire protection
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Technical documentation
• Sustainable design
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Engineering calculations
• Building performance
• Energy systems
• Problem-solving
• Site visits
• Modeling software
• Employment Equity
• Mechanical Design
• Fire Protection
• Energy Systems
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• HVAC
• Autodesk Revit
• Building Performance
• Constructability
• Disabilities
• Green Building
• Innovation
• Plumbing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Systems
• Mentorship
• Sustainable Design
• Technical Documentation
• Environment Health And Safety
• Coordinating

• Engineering
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Mechanical Engineer (General)
• Mechanical Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week