Facilities & Engineering Intern

MANN+HUMMEL; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Facilities & Engineering Intern in Gastonia, NC. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering data administration, maintenance planning, work order management, and IWMS/CMMS systems.

The role involves collecting and analyzing data, supporting asset and spaces management, and collaborating with Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, and business stakeholders to document processes and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial) or related.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Data Administration: maintain, update, and validate data; create reports and dashboards.
• Participate in site walkthroughs and facility assessments; document observations and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with requirement gathering across engineering, facilities, maintenance, procurement and stakeholders.
• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze datasets; identify trends for operational improvement.
• Support Work Order Management: create, track, and close maintenance orders; assist with preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Provide IWMS/CMMS administrative support and data migration effort.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Architecture

Architectural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Facility Management

Construction Management

Maintenance Planning

Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

IWMS

CMMS

ERP

Work Order Management Systems

Job description

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