Job Description

Global Facilities Engineering Intern Overview

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.

This internship role will consist of an overall design experience. We are a group of architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, BMS controls designers and programmers that design projects to support various facilities in our portfolio. Examples include laboratories, offices, site infrastructure and vivarium / specialty spaces.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Plans and conduct small to medium size projects with design specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations and equipment.
Coordinates and monitors design activities and reports progress to upper management.
Leads design discussions for planning purposes.
Gain knowledge of overall industry & AbbVie specifications / standards.
Gain knowledge of various building components such as HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, building materials, etc.
Create project estimates for front end planning and budget purposes.
Present to the staff leaders, managers and mentors the achievements of the assigned projects as well as the main experiences gained during the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a BA/BS in architecture or mechanical, electrical, BMS controls engineering.
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship.
Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AutoCAD or a form of design software.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and extra-curricular achievements