Facilities Engineering Intern — Spaceport Operations

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program in Wallops Island offers undergraduates hands-on experience in facilities management, project coordination, asset management, data analysis, and technical support within a complex industrial environment.

The intern will work with Facility Managers, maintenance staff, contractors, engineers, and other staff to support day-to-day activities, inspections, work orders, scheduling, and performance data analysis.

Qualifications

• College: Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Major: Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business, Project Management, Public Administration, Science, or other related technical field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility inspections, work order management, maintenance planning, project tracking, documentation, scheduling, inventory and asset management, budget tracking, and analysis of facility performance data.
• Support day-to-day facility activities and assigned projects alongside Facility Managers, maintenance personnel, contractors, engineers, and other staff.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking facility projects, including schedules and required documentation.
• Review facility drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, procedures, and other technical information to understand facility systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis

Communication and teamwork

Education

Current enrollment in associate or bachelor's degree program

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program in Wallops Island offers undergraduates hands-on experience in facilities management, project coordination, asset management, data analysis, and technical support within a complex industrial environment.

The intern will work with Facility Managers, maintenance staff, contractors, engineers, and other staff to support day-to-day activities, inspections, work orders, scheduling, and performance data analysis.