Mechanical Engineer (HVAC - Intern)
About the Company
General Matter is reimagining how complex building systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered. We combine modern engineering workflows with digital modeling to help architects, builders, and operators create sustainable, high‑performance spaces. Our teams bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate the future of how buildings are designed and operated.
About This Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Intern) with a strong interest in HVAC and building mechanical systems to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, model, and analyze air‑conditioning, ventilation, and hydronic systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated student who’s passionate about energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the integration of mechanical systems in the built environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC systems using Revit, AutoCAD, and energy modeling tools.
- Support load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, and hydronic design layouts under senior engineer guidance.
- Learn to participate in system modeling and simulation using BIM workflows and performance tools such as IES.
- Observe and help coordinate with architectural, nuclear experts, structural, and electrical teams to ensure design integration and constructability.
- Help in preparing construction documents, specifications, and as-built documentation.
- Contribute to design automation efforts using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
- Completed coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
- Basic familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Interest in IES software or energy analysis.
- Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open-source projects.
- A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated interest in the built environment.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible, collaborative manner
Bonus Qualifications:
- Exposure to mechanical equipment selection, building automation (BMS), or commissioning processes.
- Familiarity with energy analysis or system simulation tools.
- Introduction to piping stress analysis and 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoPipe, Bentley OpenPlant, or Pipe3D).
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.