2027 Building Engineering Summer Internship Program

UWM's 12-week internship program offers an immersive experience with around 200 interns, job shadowing, access to senior leaders, and extensive networking opportunities. Experience our one-of-a-kind workplace that thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. This internship is designed to give you a running start, not one that has you running errands.

The Building Operations Summer Internship Program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in facility management and operations. Interns will work closely with our Building Operations Team, gaining real-world experience in maintaining and optimizing UWM’s physical environment. Key areas include but are not limited to HVAC system maintenance and management, general facility and maintenance management, space planning and utilization, safety and compliance, event support, and vendor coordination.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

BUILDING ENGINEERING

• Gain chiller exposure – Central Plant
• Assist in building envelope maintenance
• Work with the Energy Star Platform
• Learn about electrical continuity
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance
• Provide logistical support for company events, meetings, and conferences, including setup, equipment arrangement, and space readiness

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

MUST HAVE:

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2027 or 2028 (current junior/senior status)
• The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 17th - August 6th
• An openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industry
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• A strong work ethic

NICE TO HAVE:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a focus on Climate Control, HVAC, or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on HVAC systems.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house urgent care, full-time massage therapist and hair salon  
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.