Summer Energy Engineer Intern – Build, Learn & Impact

International Executive Service Corps; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry in Chicago invites energetic students to join its Energy team as Energy Engineer Intern for Summer 2027.

You will model solar production, analyze utility bills, and support sustainable projects nationwide, with mentorship and hands-on experience.

Prerequisites include pursuing or holding engineering-related degree, strong communication, detail orientation, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have a degree in Engineering, Energy & Building Systems, or a related field.
• Junior student standing or higher required.
• Summer 2027 availability (May/June start until August/September).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other items.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; SharePoint and MS Project preferred; Visio optional.
• Travel regionally (mileage reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Perform solar production models.
• Analyze customer electric bills.
• Support sustainable projects across the Country.
• Archiving and filing of completed projects.
• Researching rebate trends.
• Utilizing both manual and packaged calculations software
• Preparing energy savings reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Reading construction plans

Travel regionally

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

McKinstry in Chicago invites energetic students to join its Energy team as Energy Engineer Intern for Summer 2027.

You will model solar production, analyze utility bills, and support sustainable projects nationwide, with mentorship and hands-on experience.

Prerequisites include pursuing or holding engineering-related degree, strong communication, detail orientation, and willingness to travel regionally.