Facilities Engineering Intern: Design & Optimize Systems

Emerson Electric Co.; Chanhassen (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Employee choice hours

Paid sick time

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an engineering intern in the Twin Cities area (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN) to participate in planning, design, and modification of facilities assets. You’ll apply engineering principles, gain exposure to project management, and work with building systems to improve safety and efficiency.

We offer a structured internship with hands-on CAD, data analysis, and technical reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering.
• Zero (0) years of related experience.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute through planning, design, and modification of facilities assets.
• Apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges including project management and technical documentation.
• Learn engineering problem-solving for infrastructure, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Participate in multiple projects at different stages with experienced engineers and facility managers.
• Be exposed to building systems like chilled water, electrical distribution, fire protection, and building automation.
• Assist in evaluating system performance and implementing upgrades for safety and efficiency.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Gain experience in CAD, data analysis, and technical reporting to support decisions.

Skills

Zero years experience

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Contribute through planning, design, and modification of facilities assets to support the business functions within, including office spaces, laboratories, and manufacturing areas.
• Apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, gaining exposure to project management, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Learn how engineering problem-solving methodology can be applied to complex problems involving infrastructure, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Participate in multiple projects at different stages such as initiation, design, planning, and execution, while working alongside experienced engineers and facility managers.
• Be exposed to critical and complex building systems such as chilled water, heating water, hazardous exhaust, electrical distribution, specialty gases, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Assist in evaluating system performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing upgrades that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance efforts by helping ensure facility systems meet regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Gain valuable experience in CAD software, data analysis, and technical reporting to support engineering decisions and communicate project outcomes.

Who You Are:

• You identify and seize new opportunities. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You solicit both input and discussion. You collaborate well by making new connections and building relationships in other areas and teams.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in engineering
• Zero (0) years ofrelated experience
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location(Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth a delivering business result.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26009410
• Job Function Intern/Co-op
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time