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Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering (HVAC)
General Matter · Internships
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA
- Posted
- Sep 1
General Matter enriches uranium.
We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.
In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.
Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.
Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable.
What you'd do
- Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC systems using Revit, AutoCAD, and energy modeling tools.
- Support load calculations, equipment sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, and hydronic design layouts under senior engineer guidance.
- Learn to participate in system modeling and simulation using BIM workflows and performance tools such as IES.
- Observe and help coordinate with architectural, nuclear experts, structural, and electrical teams to ensure design integration and constructability.
- Help in preparing construction documents, specifications, and as-built documentation.
- Contribute to design automation efforts using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
- Completed coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid hydraulics/dynamics.
- Basic familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Interest in IES software or energy analysis.
- Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open-source projects.
- A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated interest in the built environment.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible, collaborative manner
- Exposure to mechanical equipment selection, building automation (BMS), or commissioning processes.
- Familiarity with energy analysis or system simulation tools.
- Introduction to piping stress analysis and 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoPipe, Bentley OpenPlant, or Pipe3D).