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Mechanical Engineer Intern Co-Op for SUMMER 2027


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 30
Posted: 11 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The selected candidate will work on a team to develop design and deliver utility system modernization and energy efficiency projects at large industrial and commercial facilities throughout North America. Candidate will be responsible for various project development activities from site visits to perform project scoping and energy assessments to detailed design engineering project delivery and commissioning.

***Exact start and end date will be agreed upon in our offer to the selected candidate(s). These dates will align with the intern/co-op schedule set forth by the University for each semester***

CO-OP Information:

Ideal co-op candidates will have completed some education and foundational engineering coursework but are not expected to have significant experience or knowledge at the beginning of the program. These candidates will grow and learn through practical experience alongside their education by alternating semesters. The candidate will be given increasingly more responsibility and autonomy as they grow in this role with each subsequent semester.

INTERN Information:

Idealintern candidates will have significant educational and practical experience. These candidates have completed most or all of the foundational engineering coursework like Fluid Dynamics Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics. These candidates have a better idea of their interests after graduation and would consider working full-time as a consulting engineer providing solutions for resource conservation and decarbonization for large industrial manufacturers.

Responsibilties
Co-op and Intern candidates will be responsible for various project development activities from concept development initial site visit preliminary scoping assessments detailed design engineering and project delivery oversight and management. Role may include:
  • Support site surveys and data collection on new and existing client sites. Travel of 20-50% is to be expected typically 1-5 day trips during the business week.
  • Benchmarking of current energy consumption carbon emissions and utility spending to track progress for corporate sustainability goals.
  • Perform engineering and financial analysis of opportunities for capital projects and operational improvements with environmental impact.
  • Perform feasibility studies and evaluating project options and making recommendations on the best alternatives.
  • Support engineering design as part of a project team for modernizing and improving utility systems such as Boilers & Steam Systems Chilled Water Systems Industrial Refrigeration Cooling Water Systems Compressed Air Systems HVAC Systems and Waste Heat Recovery
$20 - $30 an hour
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern


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Patriot Energy Group, a division of Mantis Innovation, is one of the largest and fastest growing retail electricity and natural gas management firms operating in all competitive markets throughout the United States. As a client-side energy broker/advisor, we work closely with our clie ... View more

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