Mechanical Engineering Intern

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

About The Steelhead Engineering Company

We offer MEP engineering and full-service design services for many building types and scales. We are a Tribally-owned, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) company, inspired by the water clans of the Pokagon Band to care for dynamic natural elements and ensuring that materials, energy, and environmental resources are in right relationship with people. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Buildings Services Branch for Summer 2025 in our Kalamazoo, MI office.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Assist with design calculations, sketches, technical comparisons, and similar technical work as the assignment requires.
• Confer with engineers about preparing plans.
• Read and review project drawings and plans.
• Use Revit software to draft documents for the project. Work will be performed under the guidance of Engineers.
• Prepares engineering exhibits and technical documents.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Education, Licensure/Certifications, or Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related program.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Must be proficient or able to learn O365 programs.
• Ability to quickly learn Revit.

 Preferred Education, Licensure/Certifications, or Experience:

• Previous internship experience in a MEP firm.
• Understanding of Revit.

Working Environment

This is an on-site position that requires the employee to be in the office in Kalamazoo, MI. The employee performs most of the work in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Additionally, this role may be able to attend a site visit. During site visits, there may be exposure to a variety of environmental conditions such as being outdoors, being in indoor non-temperature-controlled environments, and maneuvering into tight spaces to scan existing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and piping systems.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This role is generally sedentary, performing sitting work utilizing technological office equipment, including a laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, scanners, and copiers.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about inside the office to access the required technological equipment. During site visits, this role requires the ability to traverse various project sites and buildings that