Wildlife Design & Engineering Intern (Paid)

ZooTampa at Lowry Park; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Academic credit potential

Networking opportunities

Letters of recommendation

Job summary

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is seeking a Design & Engineering Intern to provide on‑site daily assistance across active and upcoming projects. You will work with the Sr.

Director of Planning, Design and Engineering and gain real‑world experience in construction management, design, and operations to support animal care and guest experiences. This paid internship requires a commitment of at least 28 hours per week with flexible weekday/weekend hours in west central Florida, including evenings or

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior actively enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field.
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of mechanical systems, power systems, wastewater treatment, plumbing, electrical, building systems, life‑support and safety systems and basic construction techniques is preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of trades and skills to effectively communicate with contractors, subcontractors and other third‑party vendors while on project sites.
• Experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Project are preferred.
• Possess a basic knowledge of all phases of a project, from design through construction.
• Prior internship experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on‑site daily collaboration between the department and project teams including Project Owners, Owner Representatives, GC contractors, Architects and other vendors.
• Assist with all aspects of each project including bidding, contracting, change requests/orders, RFIs and submittals for active capital projects.
• Document progress of multiple construction projects via reporting and photo documentation.
• Coordinate required work with internal teams and communicate potential impacts to daily operations.
• Assist with managing the contractor badging process for all Design and Engineering projects.
• Organize and maintain ZooTampa blueprint and document collections, digital and physical.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Finance to ensure PO, contracts and invoices align with policy.
• Assist with ordering equipment, materials and coordinating deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Field coordination

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Job description

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is seeking a Design & Engineering Intern to provide on‑site daily assistance across active and upcoming projects. You will work with the Sr.

Director of Planning, Design and Engineering and gain real‑world experience in construction management, design, and operations to support animal care and guest experiences. This paid internship requires a commitment of at least 28 hours per week with flexible weekday/weekend hours in west central Florida, including evenings or