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Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer Jobs in Puerto Rico

Mechanical Engineer- Internship

Aguadilla, PR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Applicants must be pursuing their Mechanical Engineering Degrees. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * A High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) is the minimum education required for this position, though ...

... Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, in the United States. • Intern must have ... reliable transportation to and from the worksite. • Must be legally authorized to work in the ...

... Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, in the United States. Intern must ... have reliable transportation to and from the worksite. Must be legally authorized to work in the ...

... Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, in the United States. • Intern must have ... reliable transportation to and from the worksite. • Must be legally authorized to work in the ...

Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer information

What is a mechanical engineering intern summer?

A Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer job is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering. Interns typically work on engineering projects, assist with design and analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers. This internship helps develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry knowledge. It provides an opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world engineering challenges while exploring career paths within the field.

What kind of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a mechanical engineering intern summer?

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern during the summer, you can expect to support design, prototyping, testing, and analysis tasks alongside experienced engineers. Your daily responsibilities may include creating 3D models, running simulations, documenting results, and assisting with the assembly or troubleshooting of mechanical systems. You will likely participate in team meetings, collaborate with engineers and technicians, and tackle hands-on challenges that develop your problem-solving skills. Interns often gain exposure to real-world engineering projects, which can provide valuable insight and experience for future career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the mechanical engineering intern summer position?

To thrive as a Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer, you need a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, experience with CAD software, and enrollment in an accredited engineering program. Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or MATLAB, and exposure to basic project management or safety certifications, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and effective communication help interns contribute meaningfully to projects. These skills and attributes are crucial for adapting to real-world engineering challenges and ensuring productive integration with professional teams.

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Mechanical Engineer- Internship

Aguadilla, PR • On-site

RQ Construction
Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Internship

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects approaching $300M, spanning coast to coast, including Puerto Rico.

Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders." Headquartered on the West Coast in Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking for an Internship candidate to join our Operations team on current projects in Puerto Rico. These opportunities will expose interns to entry-level management within the organization. Our assignments vary from field project operations to office support. Project assignments will require working on an active military base. Interns will be exposed to project management and field operations experiences that will help individuals see a possible future career within the field of construction. All work is performed on-site, whether on the jobsite or in the assigned office. Applicants must be pursuing their Mechanical Engineering Degrees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • A High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) is the minimum education required for this position, though candidates enrolled in a Bachelor's Program (Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business) will be given priority. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.) required.
  • Prior work experience within the construction industry strongly desired but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.


All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).