Intern Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering – Summer 2026

Position Overview

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter. For over a century, HNTB has delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. Our Northern California offices in Oakland and San Jose are seeking an Intern for the Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering department. In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical and fire protection systems for complex infrastructure projects, contribute to the layout of HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for public transit and aviation facilities, and assist with flow analysis and fire/smoke mitigation strategies.

Please note: Relocation and housing assistance is NOT provided.

Locations: Oakland, CA; San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with various tasks and duties.
• Support research, development, and design of projects.
• Help prepare engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
• Interest and basic understanding in HVAC and plumbing/piping/pumping systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and organize information for reports or documents.
• Demonstrated ability to accept and apply direction from peers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completion of at least 2 years of a post-secondary engineering program.
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as MicroStation, Revit, or AutoCAD.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Approximately $25.69 - $38.54, dependent on qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Benefits: For details, please refer to HNTB Total Rewards.
• Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veteran.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.