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Merrick & Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented college or graduate school Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or Building Sciences student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Atlanta (Chamblee), GA office.

Merrick’s summer internship program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027. 

This intern will support the commissioning of high containment laboratory facilities, including BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-3 enhanced environments. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the commissioning process for complex, critical infrastructure that supports public health, biodefense, and scientific research.

The Commissioning Intern will:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities for building systems such as HVAC, building automation, laboratory controls, plumbing, and emergency power systems.
• Work closely with experienced commissioning professionals and project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and facility stakeholders. 
• Gain exposure to the full commissioning lifecycle of complex, high-stakes laboratory environments.
• Develop hands-on experience with building systems and controls that are essential for maintaining biosafety and containment.
• Benefit from direct mentorship by experienced commissioning professionals with deep expertise in life sciences and critical facilities.
• Build an understanding of key industry standards such as ASHRAE Guideline 0, and the CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).

This experience will provide a strong foundation for future career paths in building commissioning, MEP engineering, and facility operations.

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• Interest in building systems, sustainability, and life sciences facilities.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites under proper supervision and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or commissioning software.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam REVU/Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.