Energy Engineer Intern — Solar Modeling & Sustainable Projects
McKinstry Company
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Job summary
McKinstry in Chicago is seeking an Energy Engineer Intern to join our Energy team for Summer 2027. You'll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects across building energy systems.
We look for students pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering or Energy & Building Systems, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and the ability to read plans. The role is on-site in Chicago, with some regional travel; starting at $24/hr and part-time availability after summer preferred.
Qualifications
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems or related field.
- Junior student standing or higher; Summer 2027 availability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented, well organized with strong follow-up ability.
- Able to read/interpret construction plans, specs, contracts and proposals.
- Intermediate MS Office; SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform solar production models.
- Analyze customer electric bills.
- Support sustainable projects across the Country.
- Archive and file completed projects.
- Research rebate trends.
- Utilize calculations software and prepare energy savings reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Job description
McKinstry in Chicago is seeking an Energy Engineer Intern to join our Energy team for Summer 2027. You'll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects across building energy systems.
We look for students pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering or Energy & Building Systems, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and the ability to read plans. The role is on-site in Chicago, with some regional travel; starting at $24/hr and part-time availability after summer preferred.
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