Student Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Are you ready to elevate your career with a company recognized as one of the National Best & Brightest Companies? Hooker DeJong, Inc. (HDJ) is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm and we are on the hunt for SUPERSTAR TALENT to join our dynamic and growing team. There is no shortage of opportunities to make an impact! HDJ is a firm with a national client base and experience in dozens of states.

We are headquartered in Western Michigan, with additional locations in Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Billings and Los Angeles.

Job Title

Student Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Location

Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids, MI 49504 US (Primary)

Career Level

Student

Category

Engineering

Job Description

We are looking for an intern to join the Mechanical Engineering team in our Grand Rapids, Michigan production office for the SUMMER of 2026.

You will be given the opportunity to apply your educational learning with real-world experience through supporting teamwork with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Architects with projects in the built environment. You will develop communication skills, professional protocols and ethics, problem solving, design and detailing skills. You will be assisting with the preparation of designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings.

You will assist with the evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering techniques in the design and selection of HVAC systems in buildings. Exposure to project management and construction administration will be provided to aid in your understanding of the entire project delivery process. You will build upon AutoCAD and BIM software skills to assist collaboratively with client and production requirements.

Interviews for this position will begin in January 2026.

Job Requirements

Qualifications include:

• Current enrollment in Mechanical Engineering degree program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Working knowledge of Revit preferred
• Experience with CAD, Photoshop or Sketchup, and Microsoft Office

Why You'll Love Working Here:
• Join an award-winning, interdisciplinary design firm where you'll work alongside a talented team of architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers who are passionate about improving lives through design.
• Our culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation and a commitment to excellence, making HDJ a fantastic place to work.
• Enjoy a competitive wage and benefits package.
• HDJ has been named a "National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" for the past eight years.

Our Commitment to You:
Hooker DeJong is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage everyone to bring their "whole selves" to work. Our goal is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.