Date Opened: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will assist the Airport Building and Utilities Infrastructure team by assisting with complex design and planning tasks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Work involves contact with interdepartmental groups, agencies, and project teams in support of the Airports capital program and its associated coordination requirements with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Building and Utilities Infrastructure staff with design and planning projects and programs. Compiles new and archive information and assists Building and Utilities Infrastructure staff with the execution of the design review and construction meetings. Assists in the review and inspection of ongoing building infrastructure site visits, including photo documentation and site reports. Assists Building Utilities and Infrastructure staff with design reviews and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Assists in team-oriented design and construction projects, including frequent communication with Aviation Facilities staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The intern shall be currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering program at an accredited university, with a focus in Mechanical Engineering.  Coursework related to heating ventilating, and air conditioning is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework and/or experience related to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and/or fire protection systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in .pdf editing software (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Heat transfer systems and fluid flow
• Building construction processes and practices

Skill in:

• Iterative design review processes
• Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Ability to:

• Multi-task assignments with varying due dates
• Interpret design drawings in various formats and software suites

WORKING ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :   

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.

• This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouchin