Building Envelope Commissioning Intern — NYC Summer

Colliers Engineering & Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropic opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Building Commissioning Intern in New York City for Summer 2027. You will assist with Building Envelope and Waterproofing projects, perform field tests, and collaborate with engineers, controls experts, and sustainability professionals.

The role offers a mix of field and office work, travel to NY/CT/RI/MA, and opportunities to participate in a comprehensive internship program with networking and skill-building activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office and project sites across New England.
• Previous intern or co-op experience in commissioning, energy audits, or other engineering functions preferred.
• Coursework in Building Envelope Design, Commissioning, or Energy Efficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on Building Envelope and Waterproofing projects.
• This role involves both fieldwork and office-based tasks.
• Assisting with envelope tests during construction: Window Air and Water Tests, Infrared Imaging, Blower Door Tests, Adhesion Tests, Fog Tests.
• Work alongside technical staff assisting with field observation work, preparing detailed field visit reports, and documenting project issues through resolution.
• Assist with reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information.
• Read and review architectural drawings.
• Confer with project managers during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
• Prepare analyses from collected data.
• Travel to job sites or offices in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts required.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture/Architectural Engineering

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Building Commissioning Intern in New York City for Summer 2027. You will assist with Building Envelope and Waterproofing projects, perform field tests, and collaborate with engineers, controls experts, and sustainability professionals.

The role offers a mix of field and office work, travel to NY/CT/RI/MA, and opportunities to participate in a comprehensive internship program with networking and skill-building activities.