Facilities & Engineering Intern
Gastonia, US, 28054
Role Summary
Facilities & Engineering Intern
The Facilities & Engineering Intern supports Engineering, Facilities, and Workplace Operations activities across the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in engineering data administration, maintenance planning support, work order management, field assessments, and Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) administration.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facility Management, Maintenance Planning, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related discipline and is interested in developing practical experience in facilities and engineering operations.
Main Tasks
Engineering Data Administration
- Maintain, update, and validate engineering, asset, and facilities-related data.
- Support data-quality reviews and help ensure accuracy across systems.
- Assist with organizing equipment records, drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
- Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance-tracking metrics.
Site Walkthroughs and Facility Assessments
- Participate in facility inspections and site walkthroughs.
- Collect and verify building, space, equipment, and infrastructure data.
- Document observations, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support facility-condition assessments and asset-inventory activities.
Requirements Gathering
- Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to collect operational requirements.
- Assist with documenting facility, maintenance, and system-related processes.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives through data collection and stakeholder engagement.
Data Collection, Analysis, and Manipulation
- Gather data from various internal systems and sources.
- Clean, organize, validate, and analyze datasets.
- Develop spreadsheets, reports, and presentations to support decision-making.
- Identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Work Order Management
- Support the creation, tracking, and closure of maintenance work orders.
- Monitor work-order progress and help ensure documentation remains accurate and complete.
- Assist with preventive-maintenance scheduling and tracking.
- Coordinate with service providers and internal stakeholders as needed.
IWMS/CMMS Administration
- Provide administrative support for the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Enter, update, and maintain asset, maintenance, and space-management data.
- Support system testing, user support, reporting, and process documentation.
- Assist with system enhancements and data-migration projects.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program in one of the following areas:
- Architecture
- Architectural Engineering
- Engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or a related discipline
- Facility Management
- Construction Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Procurement or Supply Chain Management
- A related field
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage and analyze data accurately and with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred
- Familiarity with facilities management, maintenance operations, or engineering processes.
- Experience with IWMS, CMMS, ERP, or work-order management systems.
- Knowledge of data-management and reporting tools.
- Experience conducting site surveys, asset inventories, or facility assessments.
- Understanding of maintenance-planning and procurement processes.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis and reporting
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder communication
- Planning and organization
- Technical curiosity
- Team collaboration
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in engineering and facilities operations.
- Exposure to maintenance planning, asset management, and workplace-management systems.
- Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that affect operational performance.
- Development of analytical, technical, and project-coordination skills in a professional environment.
Work Arrangement: Full-time internship
Department: Real Estate, Engineering, and Facilities
Reports To: Facilities and Engineering Manager or designated supervisor
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord