Intern - Facilities & Engineering

Labcorp•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Facilities Engineering Intern to join our Facilities Team located in Durham, North Carolina, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. This 11-week paid internship is part of the Labcorp Global Internship Program and offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain real-world experience, and support the company's mission to improve health and improve lives. The Facilities Team supports the maintenance, reliability, and operational effectiveness of Labcorp's laboratory infrastructure, ensuring critical facility systems are maintained through consistent processes, industry best practices, and standardized maintenance procedures. The intern will gain exposure to facility electrical systems, generator maintenance practices, infrastructure reliability, and global operational standards, supporting a project focused on evaluating maintenance practices across laboratory sites and developing a standardized global SOP to improve consistency, documentation, and preventive maintenance processes.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program.
Working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
Strong interest in facilities engineering, electrical systems, maintenance, and infrastructure reliability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based data collection and analysis.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret information from multiple sources.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently on assigned projects.
Interest in industry standards, preventive maintenance, and operational process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Rising juniors and seniors are preferred.
Preferred candidates are rising juniors and seniors (December 2027 through June 2029 graduation) who are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; however, all current students pursuing related studies are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support the development of a standardized global maintenance and testing program for laboratory facility electrical systems.
Research industry standards, maintenance best practices, and reliability requirements for critical facility infrastructure.
Assess existing generator maintenance and testing practices across laboratory sites, including core laboratory and biopharma facilities.
Collect, organize, and analyze maintenance data from multiple sites to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support the development of a comprehensive Global Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for electrical system inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and documentation.
Evaluate current maintenance processes and compare practices against industry standards to support consistency and operational excellence.
Utilize Excel and spreadsheets to organize data, document findings, and support recommendations.
Collaborate with Facilities team members and site stakeholders to gather information and support global maintenance standardization initiatives.