Commissioning Intern (Summer 2027)

Firm Overview Do more thanjustbuild!AtdbHMS,we are acollection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with ourclient’s visionto realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardshipand innovation through our impact on the built environment.Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to delivering high-performance, efficient,and sustainable buildings worldwide. Firm Overview Do more thanjustbuild!AtdbHMS,we are acollection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with ourclient’s visionto realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardshipand innovation through our impact on the built environment.Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to delivering high-performance, efficient,and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Commissioning Studio team, in our Chicago office, is seeking a Commissioning Intern . This role will support a variety of projects while working closely with Cx Project Managers, clients, and MEP design engineers. Every building is a prototype, never assembled before, that needs to be analyzed and tested to see if it functions as the designers and owner intended. Our dynamic work environmentprovides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning yourskillsalong with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce,flexible work schedules,andregularsocial events.AtdbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. The remainder of the duties will be performed in a combination of an office environment and construction/field environment which will involve trips to project sites. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand for long periods, and frequently is required to walk. The work typically requires the use of hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and perform work in the field. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts. When in the field the employee must be able to climb stairs and endure typical construction site conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Position Overview Commissioning (Cx) Engineering Interns assist Cx Project Managers in evaluating the design, installation, and operation of engineering systems for existing building renovations and new construction projects. These systems include HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Building Enclosure, and Control Technology systems. The position is temporary, having a start and end date in the offer. Commissioning Interns may be students or recent graduates with less than one year of experience in the industry. Upon completion of the internship, the position may be reevaluated for continued employment, or for rehire at a later date. Essential Job Functions Assist full-time Cx Staff Engineers with reviewing design, evaluating selected material and product submittals, or other engineering tasks. Collaborate with other engineers on routine Cx assigned engineering tasks. Navigate and manage software programs specifically designed for Cx Projects. Draft Cx Project Documents and write engineering reports with Senior Engineers. Perform site visits to see equipment and building systems as they are assembled and tested, verifying performance and contract spec compliance. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Requirements Minimum Education: Enrolled in a 4-year Engineering program or a graduate from a 4-year Engineering Program with less than one year of relevant work experience (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, and Architectural Engineering preferred). Ability to operate computer software such as Microsoft Office programs to perform basic engineering tasks. Additional Preferred Qualifications Any field experience in Facilities, Construction, Building Trades, etc. Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to travel to job sites with a Cx Project Manager. Ability to speak and interact with Project Managers, Skilled Trades, Contractors. Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects. Motivated self-starter, fast learner committed to learning on the job and personal self-development. #J-18808-Ljbffr dbHMS