Intern, Construction Group

ACCO Engineered Systems • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Intern for the Construction Group reports to an experienced Project Manager. Assignments vary and may include assisting with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management, and coordinating design and installation with Project Management, Construction, and Service Departments. The role supports Project Managers, Sales Management, and Engineering leadership on high-priority initiatives. It is a non-exempt position with Monday-through-Friday hours beginning and ending between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day are required, and occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs. Travel to other office locations is 0–5% of the time. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

• Coursework toward a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in team environments.
• High sense of integrity.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience with HVAC and/or engineering consulting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trades, manage schedules, streamline document control, and proactively resolve field engineering challenges to drive project execution.
• Conduct building surveys for retrofit projects to identify efficiency improvements and modernization opportunities.
• Develop preliminary designs, compile proposal data, and prepare cost estimates.
• Work with the Purchasing department to evaluate pricing, expedite delivery timelines, and verify technical specifications for equipment and materials.
• Coordinate installation procedures across Engineering, Construction, and cross-functional project stakeholders.
• Draft project documentation, including professional correspondence, contracts, change orders, and project memos.
• Contribute to project estimation to help ensure scopes and budgets align.
• Support Project Managers, Sales Management, and Engineering leadership on high-priority initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern