Commissioning Engineer Intern — Spring 2027 (Hybrid)

dbHMS; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

dbHMS in Grand Rapids is seeking a Commissioning Intern to support Cx Project Managers across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Building Enclosure, and Control Technology systems.

The internship is temporary with a start and end date; ideal for students or recent grads with less than one year of experience; may lead to further opportunities.

You'll work with clients and MEP design engineers on site visits, document drafting, and testing to ensure installations meet design intent.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Enrolled in a 4-year Engineering program or a graduate from a 4-year Engineering Program with less than one year of relevant work experience (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, and Architectural Engineering preferred).
• Ability to operate computer software such as Microsoft Office programs to perform basic engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time Cx Staff Engineers with reviewing design, evaluating selected material and product submittals, or other engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with other engineers on routine Cx assigned engineering tasks.
• Navigate and manage software programs specifically designed for Cx Projects.
• Draft Cx Project Documents and write engineering reports with Senior Engineers.
• Perform site visits to see equipment and building systems as they are assembled and tested, verifying performance and contract spec compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Willing to travel

Multi-tasking

Fast learner

Education

4-year Engineering program student or graduate (<1 year experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

dbHMS in Grand Rapids is seeking a Commissioning Intern to support Cx Project Managers across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Building Enclosure, and Control Technology systems.

The internship is temporary with a start and end date; ideal for students or recent grads with less than one year of experience; may lead to further opportunities.

You'll work with clients and MEP design engineers on site visits, document drafting, and testing to ensure installations meet design intent.