2027 Global Facilities Engineering Intern (Undergraduate)

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$21 - $38

About The Position

AbbVie’s Global Facilities Engineering internship provides a summer design experience within a team of architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, BMS controls designers, and programmers. The team designs projects supporting facilities across AbbVie’s portfolio, including laboratories, offices, site infrastructure, vivarium, and specialty spaces. Interns gain exposure to the pharmaceutical industry and AbbVie specifications and standards, as well as building components such as HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, and building materials. The role includes planning and conducting design projects, estimating project costs, coordinating design activities, and presenting project achievements and learning to staff leaders, managers, and mentors. The position involves travel approximately 5% of the time.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a BA/BS in architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or BMS controls engineering.
  • Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
  • Must remain enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
  • Strong academic performance, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and extracurricular achievements.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little direction.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with AutoCAD or drawing software.
  • Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of AI.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct small- to medium-size projects involving design specialties and conventional plans, investigations, and equipment.
  • Coordinate and monitor design activities and report progress to upper management.
  • Lead design discussions for planning purposes.
  • Build knowledge of industry practices and AbbVie specifications and standards.
  • Build knowledge of building components, including HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, and building materials.
  • Create project estimates for early planning and budgeting.
  • Present assigned project achievements and key program experiences to staff leaders, managers, and mentors.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Relocation support for eligible students.
  • Select wellness benefits.
  • Paid holiday and sick time.
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