General Matter
Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering (HVAC)
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Supports the engineering team in designing, modeling, and analyzing HVAC and building mechanical systems for commercial and industrial projects.
What you'll do
- Assist with HVAC system design, load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, and hydronic layouts.
- Support system modeling, simulation, design integration, and preparation of construction and as-built documentation.
- Contribute to design automation using visual programming or coding.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; junior or senior standing preferred.
- Completed coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
- Basic familiarity with BIM modeling software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Collaborative mindset, interest in the built environment, and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
Nice to have
- Exposure to mechanical equipment selection, building automation (BMS), or commissioning.
- Familiarity with energy analysis or system simulation tools; introduction to piping stress analysis and 3D modeling software.
Pay
$30–$40 per hour (hourly pay)
Tools
Revit, AutoCAD, IES, Dynamo, Grasshopper, Python, C#, AutoPipe
AI focus
Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design.
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