HVAC Construction Service Internship- Operations

usengineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

U.S. Engineering offers a full-time, 12-week summer HVAC Construction Service Internship from May through August 2027.

As an intern, you’ll gain practical experience in Service Operations, Project Coordination, Account Management, and Customer Service, with mentorship and networking opportunities. Responsibilities include supporting service activities, coordinating projects, assisting in proposal development, and building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, business, or construction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Passion for the mechanical service industry.

Responsibilities

• Assists in Service Operations tasks and learns from Managers, Project Managers, Sales Account Managers and Estimators.
• Gains hands-on project set-up experience, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Participates in kick-off meetings and supports proposals, scope reviews and project tracking.
• Cultivates relationships with existing customers and helps identify potential maintenance contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Engineering/Business/Construction degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Summer internship program is a full-time, 12-week summer position from May through August 2027. As an intern, you’ll receive an exciting opportunity to acquire relevant work experience and work alongside our best and brightest. You will be paid competitively and get to network with our top leaders. Your experience will include orientation, job walks and a community service event, just to name a few.

HVAC CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INTERNSHIP

The HVAC Construction Service Intern will be exposed to a comprehensive learning experience, gaining practical knowledge in Service Operations, Project Coordination, Account Management, and Customer Service.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Service Operations:

• Learn and gain knowledge from the Service side of Mechanical, TAB, HVAC, Controls, and Plumbing Contracting.
• Assist Operations Managers, Project Managers, Sales Account Managers and Estimators with their daily job duties within an assigned region.
• Collaborate with Field Leadership and the Central Support Services team to ensure the timely scheduling and completion of service requests.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of service activities and customer interactions.

Project Management:

• Gain hands‑on experience in project set‑ups, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Attend and participate in kick‑off meetings for projects.
• Work on project proposals, scope reviews, and project progress tracking.
• Foster and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Assist in securing new maintenance contracts through active participation in proposal development.

Sales and Account Management:

• Gain insights on how to identify and pursue new business opportunities, securing new sales contracts and projects.
• Learn how to maintain and nurturing long‑term relationships with existing clients.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential risks or issues, and implementing corrective actions.

Education:

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, business, or construction.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, business, or construction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.
• Passion for the mechanical service industry.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• No travel required.
• Frequent sitting required – use of computer keyboard/monitor, telephone required. Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting (e.g., file boxes). Must work well under pressure of time constraints.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $18to $23 per hour and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer‑employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

U.S.Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.