Engineering Intern - Facility & Energy Projects (Hybrid)

Engineering Economics, Inc.; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real projects across discipline-focused work.

You will work under guidance to support technical reviews, data analysis, design documentation, schedules, field observations, and commissioning tasks. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to multidisciplinary teams in facility and energy consulting, with opportunities for feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program relevant to the internship discipline.
• Foundational coursework in engineering, construction, project management, business operations, or a closely related field appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback.
• Effective organization, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard business technology.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Ability to provide own transportation to client site

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom theories, technical concepts, and problem‑solving methods to active project needs.
• Support project planning, coordination, technical reviews, meetings, site visits, field observations, testing, and documentation.
• Assist with research, data collection and analysis, calculations, cost estimating, standards review, design support, or project controls, depending on your assignment.
• Help prepare and review drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, checklists, presentations, meeting notes, trackers, and other project deliverables.
• Learn from experienced professionals by participating in feedback, coaching, technical learning, and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate progress, confirm priorities, meet commitments, and raise questions or potential constraints early.
• Follow EEI safety, quality, confidentiality, and project procedures while contributing as a dependable member of the team.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Data analysis

Documentation

Office suite

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Transportation to client site

Education

Engineering or related field student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Engineering Economics, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real projects across discipline-focused work.

You will work under guidance to support technical reviews, data analysis, design documentation, schedules, field observations, and commissioning tasks. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to multidisciplinary teams in facility and energy consulting, with opportunities for feedback, coaching, and professional development.