Department: Building Science
Lerch Bates is seeking motivated students and emerging professionals to join our Internship Program. This evergreen opportunity allows us to connect with talented individuals throughout the year for potential internship openings across multiple service lines and business functions.
As an Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting real projects while working alongside industry professionals in engineering, architecture, building science, vertical transportation, consulting, operations, marketing, finance, human resources, and other corporate functions. Internship assignments vary based on business needs, office location, educational background, and candidate interests.
This role is ideal for students who are eager to learn, build professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to the consulting, design, engineering, and construction industries.
Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model.
Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment.
We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP, which fosters an ownership mindset and accountability in everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.
Project & Technical Support
Assist project teams with research, data collection, document preparation, and project coordination activities.
Support the development of reports, presentations, drawings, specifications, spreadsheets, and other project deliverables.
Assist with project scheduling, tracking, and administrative tasks.
Learn industry standards, processes, and best practices while supporting active projects.
Field & Operational Exposure
Observe and assist with site visits, field surveys, inspections, testing activities, or project meetings as applicable to the assigned department.
Gain exposure to building systems, construction processes, engineering evaluations, consulting services, and client projects.
Assist with documentation of observations and project information.
Business & Professional Development
Collaborate with team members across multiple departments and disciplines.
Participate in training, mentorship opportunities, and learning activities designed to support professional growth.
Develop skills in communication, time management, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Support special projects and operational initiatives assigned.
Present internship experiences, project work, or key learnings upon completion of the internship, when applicable.
Current enrollment in a high school, associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program, or recent completion of a related program.
Interest in one or more of the following fields: engineering, architecture, construction management, building science, business, marketing, finance, human resources, information technology, operations, or a related discipline.
Strong academic performance and a demonstrated willingness to learn.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical abilities.
Professionalism, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, or other industry-related software is a plus, depending on the internship assignment.
Previous internship, volunteer, leadership, extracurricular, or work experience is preferred but not required.
Be more than just an employee…
Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned! Our employee-owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So, what does that mean for you? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as an additional wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!
Ownership • Community • Integrity • Respect • Optimism
This position is primarily performed on active construction sites and existing buildings, with occasional office work for reporting and project coordination. Work regularly occurs outdoors and may expose employees to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
Project assignments frequently require travel throughout the assigned region.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting throughout the workday. Employees must safely navigate active construction sites, climb ladders and scaffolding, access rooftops, and work at elevated heights.
The role requires the ability to carry testing equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, fall protection, and safety footwear.
Frequent travel between project sites is required.
This position requires strong observational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to accurately document field conditions. Employees must follow testing procedures, identify deficiencies, interpret construction documents, communicate effectively with project teams, and prepare clear technical reports.
The ability to adapt to changing site conditions while managing multiple assignments and deadlines is essential.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test. The drug test includes screening for marijuana, regardless of state or local laws permitting its use. A conditional offer of employment will be rescinded if a candidate fails either the background check or the drug test. This requirement is mandated by federal regulations applicable to our government contracting obligations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
