Energy Engineer Intern: Solar & Building Systems

McKinstry; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinstry is offering a Summer Internship for 2027 in Madison, WI. You’ll join our Energy team as an Energy Engineer Intern, with hands-on experience, mentorship and real project exposure through the BLUE Summer Internship Program.

We seek students pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering or related fields, with strong communication, detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to read plans. Travel to regional job sites is expected; starting May/June and possible part-time after Summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holds a degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow up.
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Able to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
• Willing to travel regionally; mileage reimbursed.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform solar production models.
• Analyze customer electric bills.
• Supporting sustainable projects across the Country.
• Archiving and filing of completed projects.
• Researching rebate trends.
• Utilizing both manual and packaged calculations software.
• Preparing energy savings reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Plan interpretation

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Project

Job description

McKinstry is offering a Summer Internship for 2027 in Madison, WI. You’ll join our Energy team as an Energy Engineer Intern, with hands-on experience, mentorship and real project exposure through the BLUE Summer Internship Program.

We seek students pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering or related fields, with strong communication, detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to read plans. Travel to regional job sites is expected; starting May/June and possible part-time after Summer.