Field Research Engineer Intern — Building Energy Systems

Mwalliance; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Research Intern to contribute to building science and energy efficiency projects. The role involves fieldwork on testing residential buildings, data analysis, and report drafting under supervision by project managers.

The internship focuses on air-to-water heat pump retrofits in Minnesota homes, with opportunities to learn and grow in building energy research, modeling, and stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or architecture; or possessing a background in construction, HVAC, or a building science-related program.
• Previous coursework or job experience in a technical or analytical field.
• Experience addressing and documenting research and technical problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills or experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach.
• Attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and a curiosity about building energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend research meetings and review literature relevant to ongoing projects and interests.
• Attend site visits focused on testing and instrumentation of residential buildings in the Twin Cities.
• Conduct analysis and draft reports based on field measurements and existing literature.
• Report on findings from field visits and analysis internally and to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to reports, proposals, and technology assessments related to ongoing projects.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or architecture; or background in construction, HVAC, or building science

Job description

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Research Intern to contribute to building science and energy efficiency projects. The role involves fieldwork on testing residential buildings, data analysis, and report drafting under supervision by project managers.

The internship focuses on air-to-water heat pump retrofits in Minnesota homes, with opportunities to learn and grow in building energy research, modeling, and stakeholder reporting.