Energy Engineer Intern — Climate-Smart Building Projects (Summer)

McKinstry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking an Energy Engineer Intern to join our Energy team in Chicago, IL. You will contribute to solar production modeling, analyze electric bills, and support building efficiency projects with hands-on experience and mentorship.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Engineering-related degree, possess strong communication, and can read plans and specifications. Travel to job sites regionally may be required; part-time work after summer is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or has a degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems or related field.
• Junior student standing or higher preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to follow up.
• Able to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Perform solar production models.
• Analyze customer electric bills.
• Support sustainable projects across the country.
• Archive and file completed projects.
• Research rebate trends.
• Use manual and packaged calculations software.
• Prepare energy savings reports.
• Support building efficiency studies.
• Capture and analyze facility asset information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

communication skills

detail oriented

self-motivated

multi-tasking

reading construction plans

Education

Engineering or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Visio

SharePoint

MS Project

Job description

McKinstry is seeking an Energy Engineer Intern to join our Energy team in Chicago, IL. You will contribute to solar production modeling, analyze electric bills, and support building efficiency projects with hands-on experience and mentorship.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Engineering-related degree, possess strong communication, and can read plans and specifications. Travel to job sites regionally may be required; part-time work after summer is a plus.