Intern Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering - Summer 2026
Job Description
Position Overview
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. Our Northern California offices (Oakland or San Jose) are seeking an Intern within the Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering department. As a Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering Intern, you will support the design and development of mechanical and fire protection systems for complex infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions across transportation and architectural environments, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for public transit and aviation facilities, as well as flow analysis and fire/smoke mitigation strategies for highway and tunnel projects. Location: Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA. Salary: $25.69 - $38.54 per hour. Relocation and housing assistance is NOT provided for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
- Assists Engineer with research, development, and design of projects.
- Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
- Performs other 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.
- Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
- Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
- Ability to organize information for use in reports or other documents.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program.
- Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with CAD tools: MicroStation, Revit, or AutoCAD.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Total Rewards package is available – please refer to HNTB Total Rewards for detailed benefits information.