Energy Engineering Internship

The Brewer-Garrett Company; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brewer-Garrett Company in Cleveland, OH, offers a Summer Energy Engineer Intern role within the Project Solutions department. The internship provides hands-on design and energy engineering experience, including HVAC and building automation, with mentors from the Energy Engineering team.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in Energy/Electrical/Mechanical engineering, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and an eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others.
• Time-management, critical thinking, and writing skills are valued.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and engineering electrical and mechanical systems for energy projects.
• Support energy surveys and site walkthroughs; communicate with customers.
• Learn to develop energy saving calculations and savings analyses.
• Collaborate with Sales, Proposal and Construction teams on project development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Engineering majors (Energy/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Job description

Job description Energy Engineer Intern Department: Project Solutions Mentors: Energy Engineering Manager, Energy Engineers Schedule: Summer Break, Full-time hours Relevant Majors: Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and related Engineering programs

About The Brewer-Garrett Company

Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Our goal is to make buildings more energy-efficient through HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems design and installation, maintenance, and repair. We are a solution-based business with a proven track record of saving our clients money through reduced energy usage while improving their overall carbon footprint. Our team is second to none. Their creativity and dedication to providing solutions for clients is their #1 priority. We offer a team-oriented approach to all projects that sets BG apart from the rest of the industry.

Summer Internship Opportunities

At Brewer-Garrett, our Interns have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced Engineers, Project Managers, and Business Developers in the innovation, design, and implementation of creative solutions for our customers. Our Summer Internships are intended to be hands-on and skill-building to provide students with an in-depth understanding of designing and engineering electrical and mechanical systems, building controls automation, construction management, and energy engineering. To learn more about Brewer-Garrett, check out our website: www.brewer-garrett.com. Our Summer Internship opportunities are also posted on Handshake.

Energy Engineer Intern Learning Objectives

• The Energy Engineer Intern will work alongside Energy Engineers in our Energy Services and in collaboration with our Sales, Proposal, and Construction teams to develop and secure energy projects.
• Training and Technology: Microsoft Excel, Energy Engineering practices, Procore, BG HVAC 101
• Job Site experience: Conduct site walkthroughs and energy surveys of buildings, communicate with customers, and learn to evaluate Lighting Systems
• Team Meetings: Observe and participate in Energy Services and Project meetings
• Utility Bills: Develop the ability to read utility bills and prepare a Utility Data Analysis
• Energy Solutions: Learn to develop Solutions with State of the Art, complete write-ups and prepare spreadsheets of Solutions
• Sales: Participate in collaborations with the Sales team to develop final projects and attend presentations to customers
• Energy Saving Calculations: Learn to develop Savings Calculations, conduct Audits, and refine Energy Calculations
• Cross-Functional Learning - Learn about Project Management and our other Engineering roles through shadowing members of each team

Qualifications

• Junior and Senior status preferred; Sophomore status will be considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to grow and strengthen skills
• Adaptable and willing to learn new things
• Time-management, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Strong computer skills

Expectations

• Be inquisitive
• Demonstrate integrity
• Develop self-discipline to work with limited oversight
• Develop leadership skills and confidence in your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour