Facilites Engineering Intern
About The Position
This internship role focuses on facilities engineering, where you will contribute to the planning, design, and modification of facilities assets supporting business functions across office spaces, laboratories, and manufacturing areas. You will apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, gaining exposure to project management, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The internship provides an opportunity to learn how engineering problem-solving methodology can be applied to complex problems involving infrastructure, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Interns will participate in multiple projects at different stages, working alongside experienced engineers and facility managers. You will be exposed to critical building systems such as chilled water, heating water, hazardous exhaust, electrical distribution, specialty gases, fire protection, and building automation systems. Responsibilities include assisting in evaluating system performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing upgrades to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. You will also support compliance efforts by ensuring facility systems meet regulatory standards and internal policies. Additionally, you will gain experience in CAD software, data analysis, and technical reporting.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering
- Zero (0) years of related experience
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Prior internship experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Contribute through planning, design, and modification of facilities assets to support the business functions within, including office spaces, laboratories, and manufacturing areas.
- Apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, gaining exposure to project management, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Learn how engineering problem-solving methodology can be applied to complex problems involving infrastructure, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
- Participate in multiple projects at different stages such as initiation, design, planning, and execution, while working alongside experienced engineers and facility managers.
- Be exposed to critical and complex building systems such as chilled water, heating water, hazardous exhaust, electrical distribution, specialty gases, fire protection, and building automation systems.
- Assist in evaluating system performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing upgrades that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Support compliance efforts by helping ensure facility systems meet regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Gain valuable experience in CAD software, data analysis, and technical reporting to support engineering decisions and communicate project outcomes.
Benefits
- monthly housing allowance
- paid holidays
- employee choice hours
- paid sick time
- paid volunteer time
- hands-on experience
- professional development
- networking opportunities
- on-site cafeterias
- fitness facilities
- employee resource groups
- recognition
- competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
