Intern - Energy Engineer

Southland Industries, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Opportunity for full-time employment

Hands-on project exposure

Mentorship from leaders

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks motivated interns and new graduates for its Energy Engineering internship program in California. You will join the Design/Build team to gain hands-on experience across energy audits, data collection, and energy modeling.

You will assist senior engineers with field audits, data logger setup, and energy reports, building practical skills while contributing to real projects. Potential for full-time employment exists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering; related coursework in energy systems or energy efficiency is highly desirable.
• Strong work ethic and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with limited supervision.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior resources with field audits, data logger installation, and data collection.
• Support energy audits to identify and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Assist in planning and conducting building energy analyses and reports.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Accountability

Team player

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our Internship and New College Graduate program is best designedfor those students who seek a truly immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co-op student, and every new college graduate is truly set up for success to accomplish short and long term career goals. If astudent program that exposes you to exciting projects and potential career paths with one of the country’s largest MEP building systems firms appeals to you and you'reready for the next big step in your career, thenJOINour team and become a part of an organizationthat valuesPEOPLE,SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,ACCOUNTABILITY& SUSTAINABILITY.

Position Summary

Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the field of Energy Engineering for the Design/Build construction industry. Primary responsibility is to assist the Energy Engineering team in all aspects of our work.

• Assist senior resources in performing field audits and measurement and verification which will include data logger installation, data collection, utility bill and rate analysis, and developing energy savings analysis models.
• Support energy audits that are used to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements.
• Support obtaining energy incentives and verifying tax benefits on large projects.
• Perform basic deliverables in support of energy reports, validating and analyzing energy efficiency design concepts leveraging the fundamentals of building mechanical, electrical, and domestic/irrigation water system engineering. Assist in planning and conducting building energy analysis.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering; or in a related field. Completion of classes in energy systems, energy efficiency, power systems, or generation systems highly desirable.
• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
• Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal Oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate – has a “We vs. Me” attitude
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

What you’ll gain from our Student Programs at Southland Industries:

• Increase your knowledge of energy modeling
• Become more familiar with planning and executing data collection, leveraging real data for real systems
• Gain experience in planning and conducting measurements sand verification activities
• You’ll have the ability to communicate with all levels of management

Pay:For California-based internship roles, the pay rate is set at $26.00 per hour, in alignment with program guidelines and market standards.

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits:

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
• Socially distant group activities and team events
• Paid housing (some locations)
• Paid internship/Co-op
• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-time Employee Benefits:

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with50% company match (no cap)and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance(100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement:Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).