Traveling Intern -MEP Division

Gray; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray is seeking two interns for its MEP Department for Summer 2027. Locations are TBD and roles involve hands-on experience in industrial construction, maintenance, and operations.

Interns will support safety management, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project coordination, working with Project Management and Field Operations to gain real-world exposure in office and field settings while developing technical skills and industry insight.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable in both office and job-site environments.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Observe and assist with project safety efforts and documentation.
• Assist with cost tracking and basic project estimates.
• Support procurement activities and change-order processes.
• Learn to assist with scheduling and data tracking.
• MUST have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support key project lifecycle activities including safety management, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project coordination.
• Gain exposure to real-world construction projects in office and field environments.
• Assist in preparation of field reports and tracking data such as labor hours and productivity.
• Help review and organize job cost information and distribute project estimates.
• Coordinate communication with general contractors and owners under supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NexGen is looking to add (2) interns to its MEP Department for Summer 2027. Locations are TBD.

Responsibilities

We are seeking highly motivated and energetic interns to join our Concrete, Steel, MEP, Safety and In-Plant Services divisions. Working closely with both Project Management and Field Operations teams, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in industrial construction, maintenance, and operations.

As an intern, you will support key project lifecycle activities including safety management, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project coordination. This role provides exposure to real-world construction projects in both office and field environments, helping you develop technical skills, industry insight, and make meaningful contributions to our projects.

The new team member should be an energetic, self‑motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast‑paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with effective communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working in both office and job site environments.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Observe and assist with project safety efforts, including helping with safety documentation and participating in safety meetings.
• Support the review and organization of job cost information and assist in distributing project estimates to relevant team members.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and help prepare project estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Contribute to project scheduling activities by helping update timelines and learning about sequencing processes.
• Help monitor project progress by gathering data and assisting in basic production tracking and reporting.
• Assist with cost tracking and administrative tasks, such as compiling reports and organizing project files.
• Support procurement activities by helping track materials and equipment orders, deliveries, and inventory records.
• Learn to assist with change order processes, including logging and organizing change requests.
• Help coordinate communication with general contractors and owners under close supervision.
• Assist in preparing field reports, tracking data such as labor hours, productivity, material usage, and safety observations.
• Learn and follow company policies, procedures, and industry standards to support compliance and quality efforts.
• MUST have reliable transportation.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Disclaimer

Gray internships are open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S. that do not need current and/or future visa sponsorship or work status authorization for employment.