22 mechanical design engineering intern jobs found in Columbus, OH

Spring 2027 HVAC Engineering Co-Op Columbus Application Deadline: 2 October 2026 Department: Early Career Employment Type: Internship Location: Columbus, OH Description Ready for experience that moves your engineering career forward? You're a Mechanical Engineering student seeking a Co-Op opportunity where your work contributes to real, meaningful projects. You enjoy understanding how things work, whether that's assisting with load calculations, reviewing drawings, supporting equipment selections, or learning how designs align with codes and performance requirements. You're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn from experienced engineers who value collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You're not just looking for a temporary position, you want hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and momentum toward a successful engineering career. At HEAPY, HVAC Engineering Co-Ops are part of the team. You'll gain exposure to real world design...

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact. Launch your career in water and wastewater engineering with our team as a Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer, Early Career. In this role, you'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle as part of a collaborative team that values fresh perspectives and innovative thinking from engineers at all career stages. What You'll Do Support senior engineers in the planning, design,...

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineer II to join our team in Columbus, OH. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and...

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Physical Designer, you'll develop the physical design of high-voltage substation projects - and grow from production support toward independent design. You'll produce the general arrangement layouts, elevation and section views, grounding, conduit routing, and equipment placement that bring substations to life - from new builds to upgrades and expansions. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you'll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation physical packages. Why Nexus You'll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you - not just outside shareholders. We invest in our engineers and give them room to grow into greater ownership of the work. What you can expect: Employee ownership (ESOP) - build equity in the firm as...

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking an Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join the Structural Engineering team in our Columbus, OH office. Position will start in May 2027 after graduation. This position will support a variety of projects throughout our footprint which may include structural and bridge design and analysis, condition state bridge inspection, and plan development of bridge and structural related projects with traditional and alternative delivery methods. Project tasks may involve, but not limited to, hands-on inspection of structural elements; design or analysis calculations of various elements of structural components, plan development including CAD support, coordination with other discipline staff for project collaboration, generating design reports and studies, assistance with upfront project pursuit work, and attend various projects meetings with internal staff and clients. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills,...

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact. Launch your career in water and wastewater engineering with our team as a Water/Wastewater Engineer, Early Career. In this role, you'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipeline systems and infrastructure. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle as part of a collaborative team that values fresh perspectives and innovative thinking from engineers at all career stages. What You'll Do Support senior engineers in the planning, design, and...

Senior Manufacturing Research Engineer, America Makes About America Makes America Makes is the Nation's leading public-private partnership for Additive Manufacturing technology and education. Our members from industry, academia, government, workforce, and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation's global manufacturing competitiveness, focusing on three core missions - Technology Development, Education and Workforce Development, and Ecosystem. About the role and team As a Manufacturing Research Engineer, you will be part of a diverse team that is collaborating to grow and mature adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains. The Manufacturing Research Engineer will be responsible for executing a variety of activities which may include: Facilitating meetings and workshops Documenting technical details, aggregating information, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, identifying trends, and summarizing information...

Department: Tooling Reports to: Tooling Manager Employment Status: Salaried Exempt Shift: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm Benefits: 3 medical plans to choose from. Optional voluntary benefits - Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more. The company pays for a portion of these benefits. 401k Retirement Plan- Company matching. Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus. Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts... ect) Paid Time Off- Prorated during employees first year of employment. Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety toed shoes. Matrix- Employee Assistance Program. Job Summary: Plans, designs, and supports fabrication tooling systems. Responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of tooling projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Plan and design tooling systems to optimize production efficiencies. - Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with company standards. -...

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service - to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of "empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients' visions to life," so if this speaks to you, let's connect! At CESO, a Project Engineer II leverages prior engineering experience to oversee the design and preparation of engineering construction documentation, specifications, and details for multiple projects simultaneously. This position involves using technical knowledge to actively participate in both internal and external meetings, making recommendations based on research, observations, and experience. A Project Engineer II works both individually and...

T&M Associates is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer to help grow our Land Development presence in our Columbus, Ohio office. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong site/civil land development professional who is energized by the chance to join a startup-style market within a well-established, growing organization. In addition to leading technical design and delivery, this role offers exceptional visibility and long-term career growth potential, including pathways into project management, client management, and regional market leadership. The ideal candidate will be excited not only by technical excellence, but also by the opportunity to help shape, grow, and represent the team in a vibrant and collaborative office culture. Responsibilities Lead and prepare site/civil land development designs, including grading, stormwater management, utilities, drainage, soil erosion, sediment control, and site planning. Prepare reports, findings, plans,...

NiSource Internship Program Introduction NiSource is currently seeking a Summer Design Engineering Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. This position will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in the field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun, team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSource's operations and current events in the utilities industry. This is a 12-week summer internship program starting in May 2027, for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The role is based in Columbus, OH. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the reporting location to be...

NiSource Internship Program Introduction NiSource is currently seeking a Summer Engineering Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. This position will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in the field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun, team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSource's operations and current events in the utilities industry. This is a 12-week summer internship program starting in May 2027, for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The role is based in Columbus, OH. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the reporting location to be eligible....

Manufacturing Research Engineer, America Makes About America Makes America Makes is the Nation's leading public-private partnership for Additive Manufacturing technology and education. Our members from industry, academia, government, workforce, and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation's global manufacturing competitiveness, focusing on three core missions - Technology Development, Education and Workforce Development, and Ecosystem. About the role and team As a Manufacturing Research Engineer, you will be part of a diverse team that is collaborating to grow and mature adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains. The Manufacturing Research Engineer will be responsible for executing a variety of activities which may include: Facilitating meetings and workshops Documenting technical details, aggregating information, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, identifying trends, and summarizing information Supporting or...

Job Summary: The Utilities Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our utility systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing. This includes managing and ensuring the smooth operation of systems such as HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, purified water, electrical, and waste systems. The position is essential for minimizing downtime, meeting regulatory requirements, and maintaining a safe and compliant environment for production. Duties/Responsibilities: Oversee and maintain the operation of all utility systems including HVAC, water systems (pure water, potable water), steam generation, compressed air, and electrical systems in a cGMP environment. Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of utilities equipment to ensure operational reliability and compliance with cGMP and safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Quality, Engineering) to ensure utility systems...

Forge Your Future with Us: At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities - all united by one goal: improving lives. If you're driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins. Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won't just watch innovation happen - you'll be part of it. Whether you're scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you'll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases. What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking , showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open ,...

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Engineer - Protection & Controls, you'll develop the protection, control, and wiring design of high-voltage substation projects - and grow from production support toward independent design. You'll produce the single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation - including protective relaying and SCADA/automation scope - that keep substations running safely and reliably. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you'll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation protection and control packages. Why Nexus You'll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you - not just outside shareholders. We invest in our engineers and give them room to grow into greater ownership of the work. What you can expect:...

About Us EMCOR Services Automated Controls is a turnkey solution provider of building automation and energy management systems for a variety of commercial, industrial, and other facilities. We specialize in designing and installing advanced automation solutions with intuitive and interactive graphical user interfaces. Job Summary Debra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Design Engineer position. This individual will be responsible for designing systems architecture, setting installation plans, and setting pacing at the beginning of a project. This individual will also be responsible for designing automatic temperature control and energy management systems, which includes producing control schematics, wiring diagrams, setting sequences of operation, programming, and billing material lists based upon customer needs and/or project plans and specifications. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design and develop BAS, including DDC controls,...

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact. Launch your career in civil and environmental engineering with our team as an Environmental Engineer, Early Career. In this role, you'll learn from experienced design professionals while contributing to a variety of projects including industrial wastewater treatment, stream and wetland restoration, stormwater management and modeling, and other environmental infrastructure projects for clients in the region. You'll develop your skillset across design, field work, and technical analysis while working alongside experienced mentors who are invested in your...

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Mettler Toledo is looking for a Product Engineer to join its team in Columbus, Ohio. This role focuses on developing product and process solutions for vehicle scale applications within the Masstron Producing Organization, Vehicle SBU. You will have strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills, with expertise in designing and modifying products and systems for heavy industrial weighing applications, including steel and concrete structure analysis and foundation design. What You'll Do: Develop cost-effective product solutions for vehicle scale applications that meet customer requirements. Lead and participate in New Product Development projects, collaborating across departments. Build strong relationships with internal and external fabricators to ensure quality standards. Conceive, define, design, and develop products and processes according to project schedules. Create mechanical and electrical manufacturing drawings, bills...

Plumbing Mechanical Engineer The Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineer at SHP, you will lead the majority of the plumbing design effort on assigned projects - from early concepts through construction documentation and administration. You'll develop plumbing system designs, supervise junior engineering/design staff, and ensure project quality and technical accuracy. This role is ideal for engineers who have several years of A/E consulting experience and are ready to take ownership of design leadership and coordination in a highly collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead plumbing system design across most project phases Design domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and specialty plumbing systems Serve as a key technical resource for architects, interior designers, and consultants Supervise junior engineering and design staff; review work for accuracy and completeness Prepare reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications Ensure code compliance...