Field Intern: Building Envelope & Energy Commissioning

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Building Envelope Commissioning Intern for Summer 2027.

This field internship exposes you to real project sites in New England, supporting the commissioning team and learning testing procedures. You will assist with envelope evaluations, tests, and reports, while developing skills in building science, energy efficiency, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Major in architecture or construction management.
• Completed coursework in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Familiarity reading commercial construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Excellent communication skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Written communication skills, including ability to write reports and emails.
• Proficiency with email, MS Word, and Excel is required.
• A valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for reimbursable travel is required.
• Prior energy audit, blower door, or infrared imaging experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building envelope evaluations and testing on existing buildings.
• Assisting with envelope tests during construction: window air and water tests, infrared imaging, blower door tests, adhesion tests, fog tests.
• Assisting with building envelope forensics and diagnostic testing.
• Assisting with envelope inspections during construction.
• Assisting with Energy Audits focused on the building envelope.
• Writing field reports.
• Assisting with commissioning plans and specifications.
• Assisting the commissioning team on plan and specification reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Building Envelope Commissioning Intern for Summer 2027.

This field internship exposes you to real project sites in New England, supporting the commissioning team and learning testing procedures. You will assist with envelope evaluations, tests, and reports, while developing skills in building science, energy efficiency, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.