Mechanical Design & Analysis Intern (Summer 2025)

General Summary

GTI Energy, the nation's leading research and development and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an Intern in our Mechanical Design and Analysis team. The Mechanical Design and Analysis team serves three general functions : application of mechanical engineering principles through initial design concept to full commercial scale, supporting the development of new processes through applied testing, and providing design documentation to our clients. The qualified candidate will perform R&D functions, with supervision from senior technical staff, experimenting with a wide range of technologies and responsibilities.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid / core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

Working with Technicians, Project Engineers and Senior Engineers, the Intern will be expected to develop practical skills pertaining to design, setup, and execution of standard experimental test programs, contribute to analytical and simulation-based studies, and develop strong communication skills through communicating with Project Managers, internal stakeholders, and project partners and sponsors by various methods. The Intern is expected to take a systematic approach to handle multiple assignments, understand individual task goals and develop new competency areas as required to succeed in each task cycle. In this role, you may :

• Design, assemble, and commission experimental apparatuses intended to investigate the impacts and optimized use of various energy sources under the supervision of experienced engineering staff.
• Effectively collaborate with technician and engineering staff, including the development and maintenance of experimental documentation such as, but not limited to, mechanical drawings, standard operating procedures, and job safety analyses.
• Assist in execution of experimental and / or field investigations of a variety of energy systems, at bench-scale or full system-scale, while meeting project timelines within budget, and complying with all safety protocols.
• Perform basic thermodynamic, fluid dynamic, and heat transfer calculations.
• Analyze data and prepare project reporting for internal and external use.
• Develop technical expertise through strong written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate internal and external customers are a high priority.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Education and Experience

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $17 - $28 USD per hour. This pay range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual pay may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and / or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $17 - $28