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Mortenson

Marketing Intern - Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

$18/hr

Research and implementation of current design trends and techniques Program Overview: Our summer intern program (May - August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands-on experience from day one ...

Mead & Hunt

Airport Civil Engineering Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Completing airfield design projects * Performing design calculations, quantities, and cost ... Technical research and writing * May assist with field inspection, documentation, and survey work

Medtronic

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Tempe, AZ

$16 - $20.75/hr

Research & Development Engineering * Support design, development, analysis, and testing of ... the intern cohort from June 1 through August 13 for semester system programs or June 14 through ...

Medtronic

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Tempe, AZ

$16 - $20.75/hr

Research & Development Engineering * Support design, development, analysis, and testing of ... the intern cohort from June 1 through August 13 for semester system programs or June 14 through ...

Stantec

Water Resources Intern - (Summer 2027)

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

This role will support our local design staff collecting and organizing data, preparing ... memoranda, researching technical information, proposal and resume writing, client interactions ...

Innovative Health

R&D Engineering Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Supports experimentation, data collection, and analysis to validate design concepts against ... research and development projects as needed: o Assist in the design, prototyping, and bench testing ...

Innovative Health LLC

R&D Engineering Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Provides research and development support for new and existing reprocessed single-use products ... Supports experimentation, data collection, and analysis to validate design concepts against ...

Innovative Health LLC

R&D Engineering Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Supports experimentation, data collection, and analysis to validate design concepts against ... research and development projects as needed: o Assist in the design, prototyping, and bench testing ...

Innovative Health LLC

R&D Engineering Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Supports experimentation, data collection, and analysis to validate design concepts against ... research and development projects as needed: o Assist in the design, prototyping, and bench testing ...

QuantumClean

Intern (NPI Engineering)

Phoenix, AZ

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

The NPI engineering intern is responsible for supporting any R&D and NPI activities at the site ... Evaluates, and assists in the design of production tooling (fixtures, baskets, etc.) required for ...

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Real Estate, Facilities Planning and Design Intern

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Vitalant
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

697th of 895 rated healthcare providers

People enjoy working here

Good training

Learn more about Vitalantexternal

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations. Every day, our employees support a lifesaving mission by helping ensure hospitals have the blood products they need to care for patients.
The Real Estate & Facilities Department plays an essential role in that mission by planning, designing, and managing the environments where employees work, donors give blood, and lifesaving operations occur. Our team oversees approximately 150 facilities totaling nearly two million square feet across the country, ensuring our spaces are efficient, functional, safe, and prepared to support the future of healthcare.
Vitalant is currently seeking a Real Estate, Facilities Planning and Design Intern to provide unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in architectural planning, facility design, space programming, and real estate portfolio management within a national healthcare organization.
As a Real Estate, Facilities Planning and Design Intern, you won't simply observe-you'll become an active member of the Real Estate & Facilities team, contributing to meaningful projects while learning from experienced professionals. You'll gain exposure to the planning and design decisions that support Vitalant's nationwide operations and develop skills that will prepare you for a successful career in architecture, facilities planning, construction management, or engineering.
Compensation: $20 per hour
This part-time internship offers a fully flexible scheduling Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm with opportunities to work 16-24 hours per week based on your availability during the current school semester and into the Summer break.
This internship will work on-site at our Scottsdale, AZ office - remote or hybrid options are not available.
As a Real Estate, Facilities Planning & Design Intern, you'll have opportunities to:
  • Develop conceptual floor plans for various business units based on operational workflows and space requirements.
  • Create prototype layouts that can be adapted across multiple locations.
  • Analyze operational processes to understand how facility design supports business performance.
  • Gather and document equipment requirements, specifications, and facility standards.
  • Review architectural and construction drawing packages to identify gaps and ensure design requirements are met.
  • Assist with maintaining facility asset databases, building drawings, and real estate documentation.
  • Extract and organize facility data to support operational and post-construction cost analysis.
  • Gain exposure to facility asset management and understand how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems integrate with architectural design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners on planning and design initiatives.

Signature Project
Throughout the internship, you'll complete an individual signature project focused on developing a Program of Requirements (POR) for one of Vitalant's real estate initiatives. The scope and complexity of the project will align with the length of your internship and provide an opportunity to showcase your analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
Enrolled in a formal intern program at an educational institution required. Targeted majors: Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering.
EXPERIENCE
No experience required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Able to set priorities, organize and handle a variable workload.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be self-motivated with good organizational skills.
  • Proficient personal computer skills.
  • Space planning experience preferred.
  • Understanding of construction documents and drawing review preferred.
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
  • Experience with process mapping preferred.
  • Ability to develop prototype floor plans and facility standards preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Location:
9305 East Via de VenturaScottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category:
Administrative Support
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.

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