Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform that develops and operates power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. Its platform supports energy-intensive technologies, including AI and Bitcoin mining.
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About Hut 8
Hut 8 develops, commercializes, and operates an integrated portfolio of power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. It manages energy assets such as powered land, interconnects, substations, and switchyards; operates purpose-built facilities for energy-intensive applications; and deploys specialized hardware for technologies including AI and Bitcoin mining.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support mechanical engineering work for live data center projects. You will assist with load calculations, pipe and pump sizing, equipment selection, P&ID and drawing markups, and site visits. You will follow field issues through resolution and deliver a defined project recommendation.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
- Graduate in December 2027 or June 2028
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
- Have coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or HVAC
- Have interest in critical cooling and data center infrastructure
- Be comfortable with AutoCAD, MATLAB, or Python
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Learn the mechanical systems used in data centers, including chilled-water plants, air-cooled and direct-liquid-cooling systems, piping, and fire protection
- Assist with load calculations, pipe and pump sizing, equipment selections, P&ID markups, and drawing markups
- Join site visits and follow field issues through resolution
- Evaluate cost, constructability, redundancy, safety, and reliability
- Complete a defined project and present a final recommendation