Progressive Companies · 3 hours ago
Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern
Grand Rapids, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerProgressive Companies is an organization focused on innovative design in architecture, engineering, and construction. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work collaboratively with project managers and engineers, contributing to the design of mechanical systems and preparing essential design documents.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets
Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources
Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards
Assist in the preparation of building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, plumbing design, fire safety design, and specifications consistent with Progressive Companies’ standards
Check for Code Compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any affect it may have on other disciplines
Collaborate with various disciplines throughout Progressive Companies. Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s), Project Designer(s) and/or Project Architects(s) to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget
Understand what the deliverable needs to be to meet your client’s project needs and what it takes to make projects successful
Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Speclink and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering program
Knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required
Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control processes and a strong attention to detail
Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications
Basic knowledge of mechanical standards and regulations, and the ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving technical skills, and ability to communicate well as demonstrated through your competencies
Preferred
Desire to learn about architectural building process
Knowledge of the mechanical engineering and documentation process preferred
Knowledge of load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic systems preferred
Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred
Benefits
Community outings
Wellness events
Service-learning projects
Lunch-and-learns
Award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Continuing education
Mentorship
Growth opportunities
Paid service-learning hours
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
Founded in 1962
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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