Net-Zero & Building Sustainability Intern

First Roles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC in New York City is seeking a motivated Energy and Sustainability Intern to support energy analysts, sustainability staff, and project managers on green building projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to energy modeling, building certifications, and dewpoint/hygrothermal analyses.

This internship offers mentorship, training, and collaboration with leading real estate developers and design firms as part of our Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services division.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil), Physics, Sustainability, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Interest in green building, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Basic familiarity with architectural drawings; basic AutoCAD and/or Revit skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help collect and organize building documents (drawings, spec sheets, assembly details) to support project setup.
• Learn the basics of U-value calculations and assist with simple worksheets for common assemblies (walls, roofs, windows) under close supervision.
• Observe and assist with introductory dewpoint analysis exercises as part of training.
• Shadow senior staff on hygrothermal (WUFI) and CFD project files to learn the basics of the software and workflow.
• Support project teams with administrative and research tasks related to building certifications (LEED, WELL, and similar programs).
• Help identify and summarize sustainable design/construction ideas found during research, for review by senior staff.
• Attend in-house seminars, training sessions, and team meetings to build foundational knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture/Engineering/Physics/Sustainability

Building science/thermodynamics coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

WUFI

CFD

THERM

COMcheck

OneClick LCA

Job description

SOCOTEC in New York City is seeking a motivated Energy and Sustainability Intern to support energy analysts, sustainability staff, and project managers on green building projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to energy modeling, building certifications, and dewpoint/hygrothermal analyses.

This internship offers mentorship, training, and collaboration with leading real estate developers and design firms as part of our Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services division.