What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Intern position at McKinstry?
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking an Operational Excellence Intern to join our team in Seattle, WA!
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You’ll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
What we look for in our Operational Excellence Interns:
- Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September depending on school)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
- Must be self–motivated, able to multi‐task, and work independently.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What our Operational Excellence Interns are responsible for:
- Help support our Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection Construction businesses
- Standardize processes
- Knowledge management
- Provide functional training for the team
- Team quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Support selecting and implementing a new ERP platform
Job Specific Knowledge
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.
The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
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