Project Engineer Intern

Position Summary:

Empowered Building’s engineering team is actively recruiting a Project Engineer Intern to assist with ongoing project development and deliverables related to Local Law energy compliance and ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audit assessments.

This role requires strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel  / Google Sheets

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

• Learn and assist in project development  process working on technical assignments within team:
  • Technical Report Development - Develop written findings and recommendations related to building equipment and collected data.
  • Utility Analysis - Organize, review, and report findings of utility data from customer building portfolios.
  • Calculations - Establish energy use baselines, identify energy saving opportunities, and calculate energy effects of recommendations.
  • Development of project deliverables as needed.
• Project Manage the implementation of energy conservation measures.
• Learn and manage building benchmarking energy compliance.
• Assist with process of utility rebate incentives during installation of engineered building upgrades.
• Assist with onsite audit data collection used to determine energy efficiency opportunities.
• Perform other related assignments as needed.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Proficient with Google Applications.
  • Strong proficiency in Google Sheets and Docs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact well with customers and team.
• Ability to organize and self‐manage assignments and deadlines.

Preferred Skills / Abilities:

Basic understanding of or a learning interest in the following:

• Engineering Principles – Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics
• Methods used for technical engineering and utility cost savings analysis.
• Ability to conduct in‐field energy assessments (ASHRAE Level 1, 2, & 3).
• Basic understanding of energy conservation principles and techniques.

Education and Experience: 

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with mechanical related systems and demonstrated interest in energy conservation.
• On‐the-job training provided for comprehensive understanding of energy audit and analysis.

Location:

• Position reports to Empowered Building’s Manhattan office in Midtown East.
• Expected travel and time site visit total approximately 20% of work schedule.

Contact: Please submitresume to jobs@empoweredbuildings.com