Internship – Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a mechanical engineering intern to join our Minneapolis team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design group working on project teams involving mechanical engineering and related technical assignments.

A successful person in this role is motivated and emphasizes client service by providing quality deliverables. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their expertise and technical skills to add to each project. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and follow-up, are key to success.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: collecting field information, providing on-site construction assistance, completing engineering calculations and analyses, selecting equipment and components, preparing design drawings and specifications, writing technical reports, preparing sketches for system arrangement, and developing details of designs.

• Communication: demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.

• Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.

About the opportunity

• Timeline: this internship opportunity runs for approximately three months starting in the spring of 2026. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate class schedules, finals, and holidays.

• Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.

• Travel expectation: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.

• Work environment: ability to work in locations that include rough terrain typical of construction outdoor sites with limited accessibility and moving machinery. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering. Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship.

• Software: familiarity with Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Office software

• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• GPA of at least 3.2/4.0.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Mathcad, and Microsoft Excel.

• Completion of at least one semester of upper-division (junior/senior-level) engineering coursework.

Compensation: Anticipated range of $22.60–$28.90 hourly. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Benefits - what we offer

We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all prof