Facilities Management Engineering Intern

Virginia Commercial Space•Wallops Island, VA

1d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program offers students the opportunity to apply their education to real-world challenges through meaningful, hands-on projects. Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate inquisitiveness, team-orientation, excellence, and resilience. At the time of application, candidates must be degree-seeking students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis. Under supervision and general direction, the Facilities Management Intern supports the Facilities Directorate in maintaining the overall health, readiness, and functionality of Virginia Spaceport Authority facilities. This position provides an undergraduate student with practical experience in facility operations, maintenance, project coordination, asset management, data analysis, and technical support within a complex industrial environment. The intern will work alongside Facility Managers, maintenance personnel, contractors, engineers, and other VSA staff to support day-to-day facility activities and assigned projects. Responsibilities may include assisting with facility inspections, work order management, maintenance planning, project tracking, documentation, scheduling, inventory and asset management, budget tracking, and analysis of facility performance data. The position is intended to provide practical exposure to the management of complex facilities and infrastructure while developing an understanding of the operational, technical, safety, financial, and customer requirements necessary to maintain facility readiness. Assignments will be appropriately scaled to the intern's education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.
Major in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business, Project Management, Public Administration, Science, or other related technical field.
Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.
General knowledge of facility operations, maintenance, construction, engineering, or project management principles.
Basic understanding of building systems and infrastructure, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or structural systems.
General knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and data analysis.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and a demonstrated ability to learn new systems, processes, and technical information.
Ability to collect and analyze information, identify problems, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical facility and project activities; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors, and customers, and respond positively to direction and feedback.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, demonstrate initiative, and follow established safety and quality procedures.
Ability to learn facility systems, processes, and procedures and apply academic knowledge to practical work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with agency staff, contractors, vendors, and customers.
Ability to organize information, manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to recognize when guidance is needed, exercise sound judgment within assigned responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Previous work, internship, laboratory, project, or academic experience related to facilities, engineering, construction, maintenance, project management, data analysis, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, specifications, or other technical documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Facility Managers with coordinating, tracking, and documenting routine and corrective maintenance activities to support facility health, readiness, and customer requirements.
Participates in facility inspections and field activities to identify maintenance needs, deficiencies, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
Assists with planning, coordinating, and tracking facility projects, including schedules, costs, resources, action items, and required documentation.
Assists with reviewing facility drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, procedures, and other technical information to develop an understanding of facility systems and requirements.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes facility-related data and metrics, including work orders, maintenance activities, project status, expenditures, equipment performance, and utility usage; assists with preparing reports and presentations.
Assists with maintaining facility, equipment, inventory, work order, and project records to support accurate documentation and lifecycle management.
Identifies opportunities to improve facility reliability, efficiency, maintainability, safety, and customer support; researches and presents potential solutions under supervision.
Works with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality, Security, Procurement, contractors, vendors, and customers to support assigned facility activities.
Utilizes Microsoft Office and applicable VSA systems to complete assignments, maintain records, track activities, and support facility management functions.
Participates in required training and develops a practical understanding of facility operations, maintenance practices, safety requirements, and VSA policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.