2026 Building Engineering Summer Internship Program
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
