2026 Building Engineering Summer Internship Program

UWM•Pontiac, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

UWM's 12-week internship program offers an immersive experience with over 200 interns, job shadowing, access to senior leaders, and extensive networking opportunities. Experience our one-of-a-kind workplace that thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. This internship is designed to give you a running start, not one that has you running errands. The Building Operations Summer Internship Program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in facility management and operations. Interns will work closely with our Building Operations Team, gaining real-world experience in maintaining and optimizing UWM’s physical environment. Key areas include but are not limited to facility and maintenance management, space planning and utilization, safety and compliance, event support, and vendor coordination. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING BUILDING OPERATIONS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Gain chiller exposure – Central Plant Assist in building envelope maintenance Work with the Energy Star Platform Learn about electrical continuity Support the monitoring and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance Provide logistical support for company events, meetings, and conferences, including setup, equipment arrangement, and space readiness

Requirements

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2026 or 2027 (current junior/senior status)
The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 18th - August 7th
An openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industry
Ability to thrive in a team environment
A strong work ethic
A drive to succeed

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Climate Control Engineering or Mechanical Engineering – HVAC, or related field.

Responsibilities

Gain chiller exposure – Central Plant
Assist in building envelope maintenance
Work with the Energy Star Platform
Learn about electrical continuity
Support the monitoring and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance
Provide logistical support for company events, meetings, and conferences, including setup, equipment arrangement, and space readiness

Benefits

Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi