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

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking an Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience in the MEP field and learn how modern building systems are integrated from design through construction.

You will support mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls and low-voltage activities on a designated project, with duties scaled to your education and skill level; strong collaboration and problem solving are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• General familiarity with construction concepts, practices and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and low-voltage systems on a designated jobsite or project location.
• Gains exposure to complex building systems and the MEP process.
• Duties are dependent on education level and skill, with increasing responsibility over the duration of the internship.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

General construction concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline

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.

For Southern California positions only, the hourly rate of pay is $28.