Project Engineer Intern

Position Title: Project Engineer Intern FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations/Engineering Date: 2026

Reports to: PE/ENG Manager Location: Westminster, CO

Wage Range: $20-24/hr

Benefits include: PTO, Employee Assistance Program

MTech Mechanical is a leading mechanical design/build contractor in Colorado, and the majority of our project procurement is negotiated in a design assist/build arrangement. MTech’s culture is centered around our commitment to innovation, our support of our internal teams, our integrated project approach, and our long term client relationships. Established in 2002, MTech is a true design/build/maintain mechanical contracting firm, and we continuously advocate collaborative and sustainable solutions for our clients and their projects.

MTech Mechanical promotes personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness, and community involvement. As a Project Engineer Intern, you will work with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering, Field Managers and other departments to learn the process and execution behind a Design Build strategy. This will include both office and field exposure in order to have a holistic understanding of what it takes to go from design to construction to closeout of projects.

• Request submittals from vendors and subcontractors. Number, log and prepare for customer approval. Distribute approved submittals to field managers, subcontractors, service, suppliers and others as required. Follow-up on all submittals and re-submittals.
• Distribute and log current plans and change documents to all internal and external customers.
• Work with project engineer, project manager and field managers to order and expedite all equipment and materials. Coordinate with purchasing for equipment and material buyouts. Track and log equipment as required.
• Maintain job book as necessary for RFI’s, change orders and equipment procurement.
• Submit and log all RFI’s and change documents to or from our customer. Log and distribute responses to appropriate parties for cost impact.
• Request and follow-up on O&M manuals from vendors and subcontractors. Prepare the warranty statement. Assemble O&M’s, start up information, warranty information and as-built drawings to be submitted to our customer by the required due date.
• Assist with commissioning and project close out items as necessary.
• Job shadow field managers from pipe fitting, plumbing and sheet metal to learn the primary functions & installation techniques of different trades people.
• Work with the engineering team to gain exposure and insight into our design-build process. Perform heating and cooling load calculations, size and select equipment, and design HVAC and plumbing systems for various project types.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• In progress towards a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (with a focus on building systems), Architectural Engineering or Construction Management. Prefer a sophomore student or higher.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to supporting operations teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• HVAC & Plumbing design and/or system knowledge a plus.

For 20 years, MTech has had a goal to build a great company with a great reputation. With that in mind, we want an incredible team. With our values of integrity, commitment, excellence, growth and fun, we are looking for amazing individuals to build upon our success. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we have a people‑centric culture. We value the contributions they make towards growing MTech into being the premier design‑build mechanical contractor in Colorado.

MTech provides an environment that promotes genuine communication so that our team members can freely collaborate. We offer competitive employment packages and care about everyone’s safety and wellness – we show this through initiatives like Mental Health Month, Employee Assistance…