Intern Advantage Program - Nevada - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Internship (MEP)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on internship experience

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in the United States is seeking an intern for the Summer 2027 MEP Internship, supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and low-voltage systems at a designated jobsite.

Interns gain exposure to complex building systems, learn to manage MEP trades, and work on larger projects with dedicated supervision. Applicants must be enrolled in Construction Management or related engineering disciplines and enjoy collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Familiarity with construction concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and low-voltage systems on a designated jobsite.
• Gain exposure to complex building systems and MEP trades.
• Collaborate with team members on larger, more complex projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Construction concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

McCarthy's Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Team is seeking an Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. McCarthy’s Intern Advantage program is a competitive hands-on opportunity to gain real-life experience and learn what a career in the industry is all about! During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the MEP process and apply her/his mechanical, construction and engineering skills to real world applications.

McCarthy Intern Advantage—Real Experience. Real Results.

The MEP Internship role is involved in supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and low-voltage systems at a designated jobsite or project location. During the internship, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to complex building systems, understand the importance of effectively managing specialty MEP trades, and will have the opportunity to be assigned to larger, more complex projects that require dedicated attention to MEP. This is a rewarding career path that allows individuals to build technical expertise in an area pertinent to all buildings.

Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled and working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering other related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• General familiarity with construction concepts, practices and procedures is required.
• Enjoys collaboration and working with others to solve complex problems.

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.