Energy Engineer Intern — Hands-On Summer Experience

McKinstry; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry Essention LLC in Madison, WI, is offering a Summer Energy Engineer Intern position to join the Energy team. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and real project exposure in a supportive program for 2027 graduates.

You will perform solar production models, analyze energy bills, support sustainable projects nationally, and help with energy reporting and building efficiency studies. $26/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have a degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems, or a related field. Junior student standing or higher required.
• Availability in Summer 2027 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time after Summer preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow‑up skills.
• Must be self‑motivated, able to multi‑task, and work independently.
• Ability read/interpreting construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other items.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint and MS Project; MS Visio helpful.
• Willingness to travel to job sites regionally (mileage reimbursed).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Detail-oriented & organized

Self-motivated & multi-tasking

Read/interpreting construction plans

Willingness to travel regionally

18 years or older

Education

Pursuing or degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

McKinstry Essention LLC in Madison, WI, is offering a Summer Energy Engineer Intern position to join the Energy team. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and real project exposure in a supportive program for 2027 graduates.

You will perform solar production models, analyze energy bills, support sustainable projects nationally, and help with energy reporting and building efficiency studies. $26/hr.