Mechanical Engineer Intern - Data Centers

About the Position

Mechanical Engineer Intern - Data Centers

Join Black & Veatch as a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Data Centers, contributing to impactful projects and gaining hands-on experience.

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

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Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and design specifications and contract drawings
• Involves the design of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, standby power, flood control systems, and other specialties.
• Perform a variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production, and designs
• Prepare basic calculations
• Assist in basic equipment selection
• Coordinate with other disciplines
• Schedule project deliverables
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data
• Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling

Requirements

• Preferred Skills:

  • Thermodynamic, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Dynamics courses preferred.
  • Communications skills, both written and oral
  • Mathematical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Computer skills

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • No experience required. Current enrollment in an ABET accredited university in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering program.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Additional benefits such as a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program eligibility.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies, comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Construction, Entry Level Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Engineering

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