Mechanical Engineer Intern - Fire Protection

About the Position

Mechanical Engineer Intern - Fire Protection

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

As a Summer Intern at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.

Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer within our Buildings sub-discipline, where you'll support fire protection projects within APG.

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 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.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances
  • Disability and wellness program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Sick time and dependent sick time
  • Company-matched 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program

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, Construction, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Entry Level Engineer, Engineering

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