Commissioning Intern (Summer 2027)
Quick Summary
Must be actively pursuing a Bachelors / Masters Engineering Degree or similar Travel Requirements: Up to 75% domestic travel; relocation may be considered for long-term project needs.
DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.
Requirements
~3 min readThe Commissioning Intern is focused on gaining foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in
commissioning. This role provides technical support in inspection, validation, and testing of electrical and
mechanical equipment.
The Commissioning Intern I will primarily assist senior team members, following structured test scripts,
setting up test equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and reporting standards.
The Commissioning Intern will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of
the job. They will work under immediate supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental
objectives.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls system principles
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states.
- Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
- Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.
- Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs.
- Potential international travel based on project needs and skillset development.
- Must be actively pursuing a Bachelors / Masters Engineering Degree or similar.
- Technical certification or relevant coursework in engineering, electrical, or mechanical fields is a plus.
- Observe and participate in factory witness testing
- Observe startup activities
- Learn to use technical equipment to perform testing
- Observe and learn about functional testing of equipment and electrical, mechanical and controls systems
- Troubleshoot system components
- Assist in the development of commissioning plans
- Assist with preparation of pre-functional checklists
- Assist with preparation of functional performance test scripts
- Learn to review shop drawings and submittals
- Learn to review sequence of operations
- Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
- Assist in the preparation of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist in preparation and contributes to final commissioning report
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
- Must be able to obtain NFPA 70E / OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications as required.
What We Offer
~1 min readDLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 66%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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