HVAC Intern

Deliver innovative MEP solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and drive excellence in a customer-focused, inclusive, and growth-driven environment.

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company

For more than 40 years, it has been Gilbert's mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Our fun, open and innovative culture is supported by forward thinking industry leaders who are united in collaboration and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas. Gilbert’s philosophy includes mutual respect for all individuals, application of innovation and a rigorous serve-the-customer mentality. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.

Position:Full-time, In-office

Therma is looking for a HVAC / Plumbing Intern to gain experience with our team! This position supports Gilbert’s project management teams. You will be exposed and have opportunities to collaborate with various dynamic groups within Gilbert ranging from Estimating, Project Management, Service, and Fabrication Shop

Responsibilities:

Assist estimator in accurate HVAC & Plumbing cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Collect, manage, update, and clean data for Historical Cost Database project.
Use estimating software, currently Highland Construction Software / Quote Soft / Trimble AutoBid software tools to perform project takeoffs.
Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
Attend job walks, bid reviews, meetings.
Project Management experience through project teams.
Opportunities and Benefits:
Great resume builder for someone seeking HVAC construction experience, sustainability, leadership, and hands on experience.
Opportunity to be more closely connected with Gilbert clients, unique projects, and insights into complex construction projects.
Opportunity to learn about Mechanical Engineering (cooling systems, HVAC, plumbing, and process systems).
Opportunity to collaborate with estimators, project engineers, project manager, mechanical engineers, fabrication shop personnel and equipment.

Critical Competencies:

ORGANIZED: Sense of urgency with the ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical, and result-oriented with great attention to detail.
PROBLEM-SOLVING: Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions and articulating relevant problem statements and drive toward logical conclusions and decision points. Attention to detail, able to segregate beliefs and assumptions from facts. Demonstrate strong judgment to turn information into insights, practical solutions, and decision-ready recommendations.
AGILE: Hands-on with ability to shift back and forth from self-reliance and personal accountability to cross-group collaboration while making others successful along the way. Adaptable and willing to adjust style to audience, learn and grow with the company.
Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations
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Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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