What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer Intern position at MTech Mechanical?
Position Title: Project Engineer Intern FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Operations/Engineering Date: 2025
Reports to: PE/ENG Manager Location: Westminster, CO
Wage Range: $20-23/hr
Benefits include: PTO, Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
MTech Mechanical is a leading mechanical design/build contractor in Colorado, and the majority of our project procurement is negotiated in a design assist/build arrangement. MTech’s culture is centered around our commitment to innovation, our support of our internal teams, our integrated project approach, and our long term client relationships. Established in 2002, MTech is a true design/build/maintain mechanical contracting firm, and we continuously advocate collaborative and sustainable solutions for our clients and their projects.
MTech Mechanical promotes personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness, and community involvement.
As a Project Engineer Intern, you will work with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering, Field Managers and other departments to learn the process and execution behind a Design Build strategy. This will include both office and field exposure in order to have a holistic understanding of what it takes to go from design to construction to closeout of projects.
Essential Job Functions
- Request submittals from vendors and subcontractors. Number, log and prepare for customer approval. Distribute approved submittals to field managers, subcontractors, service, suppliers and others as required. Follow-up on all submittals and re-submittals.
- Distribute and log current plans and change documents to all internal and external customers.
- Work with project engineer, project manager and field managers to order and expedite all equipment and materials. Coordinate with purchasing for equipment and material buyouts. Track and log equipment as required.
- Maintain job book as necessary for RFI’s, change orders and equipment procurement.
- Submit and log all RFI’s and change documents to or from our customer. Log and distribute responses to appropriate parties for cost impact.
- Request and follow-up on O&M manuals from vendors and subcontractors. Prepare the warranty statement. Assemble O&M’s, start up information, warranty information and as-built drawings to be submitted to our customer by the required due date.
- Assist with commissioning and project close out items as necessary.
- Job shadow field managers from pipefitting, plumbing and sheet metal to learn the primary functions & installation techniques of different trades people.
- Work with the engineering team to gain exposure and insight into our design-build process. Perform heating and cooling load calculations, size and select equipment, and design HVAC and plumbing systems for various project types.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- In progress towards a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (with a focus on building systems), Architectural Engineering or Construction Management. Prefer a sophomore student or higher.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Positive attitude and proactive approach to supporting operations teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- HVAC & Plumbing design and/or system knowledge a plus.
About MTech
For 20 years, MTech has had a goal to build a great company with a great reputation. With that in mind, we want an incredible team. With our values of integrity, commitment, excellence, growth and fun, we are looking for amazing individuals to build upon our success.
Our team members are our greatest asset, and we have a people-centric culture. We value the contributions they make towards growing MTech into being the premier design-build mechanical contractor in Colorado. MTech provides an environment that promotes genuine communication so that our team members can freely collaborate. We offer competitive employment packages and care about everyone’s safety and wellness – we show this through initiatives like Mental Health Month, Employee Assistance Programs and Construction Inclusion Week participation.
Approximately 500 individuals make up our teams across Colorado. We inspire and develop our talent with internship opportunities, an in-house training program and 100% company paid apprenticeship programs in sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing and service. We also provide specialty training on topics such as medical gas certifications, DORA required Plumbing continuing education classes, various vendor trainings, CPR/First Aid and others. We also offer soft skill classes on topics such as Bias & the Brain (The Inclusion Series), Building a Culture of Trust, Navigating Conflict, and others. High-quality training enables our team members to exceed expectations in their roles and fuels the passion behind our company.
We are proud to of the amazing projects we have completed in our communities. This list includes projects such as McGregor Square, UCCS Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center, AIMS Community College Welcome Center, Vail Health, Grand Colorado Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort, NREL and many more.
Working for MTech provides the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects such as Healthcare, Higher Education, Data Centers, Cleanrooms, Office Buildings, Multi-Family, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, and others.
Americans with Disability Specifications
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position takes place in a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice.
MTech Mechanical is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate based on age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this role or any others at MTech, please visit www.mtechg.com to apply.
Salary : $20 - $23
