What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Program Intern position at McKinstry?
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2021 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking Energy Program Intern to join teams located in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry is a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings. From new construction and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse and energy retrofits, we provide a single point of accountability that drives waste and redundancy out of the design/build construction process. Every day our teams collaborate to innovate, create, and deliver energy-efficient and cutting-edge solutions across the entire building lifecycle, to improve systems efficiency, reduce facility operational costs, and optimize profitability for our clients. We're champions for sustainability and together, we can build a thriving planet. For more information, visit our website.
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) summer internship program is purposefully designed to be an authentic reflection of what it means to be an integral part of McKinstry. This is achieved through our hands-on, summer-long program structured to build a foundation of industry knowledge while personal and professional growth is facilitated through collaboration, exploration, and mentorship. From weekly "lunch & learn" sessions to our 2-day all-intern event, we believe in connecting our interns to various aspects of the company so they can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do. You can learn more about our internship program here.
What we look for in our Energy Program Interns:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel (priority), PowerPoint, Outlook, and AutoCAD required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.
- Data analysis experience preferred.
- Building system knowledge/experience and interest preferred.
- College Junior standing or higher is required.
- Working toward a Mechanical Engineering degree, resource/energy management, or a related engineering field is required.
- Availability in Summer 2021 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What are our Energy Program Interns responsible for:
Project Support
- Demonstrates an understanding of basic engineering concepts related to energy efficiency, building systems, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics or sustainability.
- Supports sustainability consulting activities. Includes energy and water efficiency calculations and carbon calculation standards.
- Supports client sustainability and energy efficiency projects.
- Site visits to set up data logger deployment.
- Data analysis, including data entry and review.
- Archiving and filing of completed projects.
Energy and Sustainability Research
- Research new HVAC and/or lighting technology options.
- Coordinate with McKinstry Capital for federal grants.
- Research rebate and rebate trends.
- Research savings calculations.
- Utilizes both manual and packaged calculations software
**Applications for internships will be open through February 2021 or until filled. Interviews with selected candidates will occur throughout 2021.**
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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