MetroNational · 1 day ago
Summer Internship - Building Operations & Engineering Maintenance
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternMetroNational is offering a structured, hands-on paid internship opportunity for students interested in building operations and engineering maintenance. Interns will gain exposure to mechanical systems, facilities operations, and participate in various engineering portfolios while supporting Building Engineers with maintenance tasks and learning operational procedures.
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Responsibilities
Participate in a rotation across multiple buildings and engineering portfolios to gain exposure to HVAC, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and other mechanical systems
Support Building Engineers in performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic troubleshooting
Assist with hands-on maintenance tasks such as filter changes, light fixture replacements, lubrication of motors, belt checks, and general repairs
Shadow engineers during building system checks, meter readings, and adjustment of control systems, thermostats, valves, and gauges
Learn operational and safety procedures related to mechanical rooms, equipment rooms, and building systems
Participate in work order processes, documenting completed work and helping track equipment performance
Support special projects, operational improvements, or engineering initiatives based on team needs
Document your work clearly and deliver a final presentation summarizing your contributions at the end of the internship
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in an accredited college or university majoring in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Science, or similar programs
Enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited trade/technical program (HVAC, Building Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities Technology)
Completion of a recognized certificate program related to maintenance, building systems, or facility operations
Minimum 3.2 GPA for college students
Equivalent performance evaluation for trade/certificate programs
Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for all 8 weeks (June 1 – July 31, 2026)
Remote internships are not available
Must be willing and able to perform hands-on mechanical and maintenance tasks
Must demonstrate the ability to safely use basic hand tools and follow direction in a technical environment
Strong interest in building engineering, maintenance operations, or facility systems
Alignment with MetroNational's values: Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy
Company
MetroNational
MetroNational is a privately-held real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Founded in 1954
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Johnson
President & CEO
Dennis Hall
Chief Technology Officer
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