NEW CONSTRUCTION INTERN

NEW YORK, NY

Bright Power works with forward-thinking owners and developers to identify, design, and implement custom energy and water solutions on a wide variety of systems. Our team is comprised of a diverse, talented, and hard-working group of individuals committed to growing this industry and to making a positive impact on the environment.

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Since 2004, Bright Power has changed the built environment by dramatically reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance. From design to ribbon cutting, energy auditing to implementing improvements, and performance benchmarking to ensuring results, we deliver deep value to all stakeholders in real estate—owners, operators, investors, occupants, communities, and the planet that houses all of us.
We are passionate about reducing energy and water usage through the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Our mission is threefold. Increase the performance and value of buildings. Improve the comfort, health, and productivity of occupants. Eliminate negative impacts on the planet.

Bright Power is seeking an Intern to join the New Construction & Building Rehabilitation team who will assist the team’s Project Managers and Engineers with managing day-to-day project work, both in the office and on construction sites. 

The ideal candidate will have interest to be involved in all steps of design and construction and will be open to assisting with numerous tasks related to successfully managing construction projects from start to finish.

The Role

• Organizing and maintaining server folders and resources.
• Completing project applications and green building certification submissions.
• Reviewing submittals for compliance with programmatic requirements.
• Assisting Project Managers and Engineers with site inspections and testing.
• Creating AutoCAD geometry for energy modeling inputs (eQuest/TRANE TRACE).
• Performing architectural plan take-offs for energy modeling geometry.
• Completing site inspections both with team members and solo.
• Updating Bright Power memo and green certification templates
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Degree, or pursuing degree, in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or other relevant academic programs.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred.
• Experience with mechanical equipment.
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or any trade experience.
• Able to conduct minor inspections without supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and able to work independently.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel to sites throughout the NYC metro area.
• Able to be on sites as early as 7am if required.
• Comfortable being on construction sites.
• Skill at taking photos and detailed notes.
• Interest in learning about buildings, construction, and how it relates to energy and environmental issues.
• Experience with energy modeling and/or CAD/SketchUp a plus.

What you get out of working at Bright Power

• Opportunity to learn about energy management, working with utilities and utility data, and sustainable buildings
• Full-time position at $17 hourly salary
• Training in utility benchmarking and industry-standard software tools
• Networking with leaders across Bright Power’s business units, and connections to leaders in the building and energy industry
• 8 hours of paid time off per month 
• Be part of a team that is hard-working and driven, but doesn’t take itself too seriously

Work Environment

Job sites have inherent hazards, based on the activities performed at the site. Protective equipment (such as: work-boots, safety glasses, hardhats, hearing protection, etc.,) may be required to be worn at times while on a job site, due to construction and safety hazards that may be present. The noise level may warrant hearing protection. Visits to Job Sites may result in exposures to various hazards (such as: to extreme heat (100 F in boiler rooms), carbon monoxide, asbestos, lead paint, moldy dusty attics/crawlspaces, fiberglass insulation, hot pipes and/or hot metal, or high noise levels, etc.). Employees must be capable of using protective equipment and following specific safety procedures, as needed.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities may be required by this job, which include close vision and ability to adjust focus based on the task and surrounding activity. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability for the use of tools (such as: powered hand tools and other types of tools, including but not limited to combustion appliances, machinery and motors that have moving parts, belts, pulleys, elevators, motors, pumps and/or fans) may be required. Equipment for working at height (such as: ladders, mechanical lifts, etc.,) may be required to be used. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Bright Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bright Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Bright Power expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bright Power’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.