Engineering Internship/Co-Op - Summer 2025
Oakwell Operating Company LLC (“Oakwell”) is a leading integrated sustainability and real estate optimization firm dedicated to improving access to healthcare by enhancing profitability and mitigating climate risks in the healthcare industry. Our innovative approach has a tri-critical goal: (1) improve health systems’ profitability (2) increase excellence in environmental sustainability for hospitals, and (3) free up capital so that hospitals can reinvest into improving patient care.
At Oakwell, we believe outstanding team members build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented individuals to become part of our team.
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Oakwell has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Internship/Co-Op - Summer 2025 in our Boston, MA office. The position offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations in support of a variety of project delivery needs while also learning the business skills needed for a successful engineering career.
This is a full-time paid internship that will last approximately 12 to16 weeks (May - August). Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with building site energy utilization, carbon emissions and benchmarking against similar facilities.
- Assist with facility audits to gain an understanding of existing MEP systems, condition, operating parameters, age, etc. and document.
- Review existing condition drawings and other pertinent information.
- Under the direction of senior engineers, retro-commission existing mechanical systems including central plant, air handling, terminal equipment and energy management systems.
- Under the direction of a senior engineer, develop custom spreadsheets and energy models to estimate savings of energy conservation opportunities.
- Assist in sizing new HVAC equipment, piping, ductwork and other components.
- Prepare scaled construction documents of mechanical systems utilizing AutoCAD.
- Commission new systems and control recommendations.
- Prepare commissioning reports.
- Assist engineers in completing energy conservation and facility assessment analysis and reports.
- Attend project meetings and participate in project discussions.
Minimum Requirements (for all Oakwell teammates)
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Establish and consistently execute on priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team-work and organizational skills
- Work effectively alone or as part of a project team
- Exercise sound judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with essential job functions
- Maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under ambiguous guidelines.
- Competency with Microsoft Office software suite and AutoCAD
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or Inventor)
- Strong understanding of engineering principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
We value:
- Quick learner with a strong interest in new technologies
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
- Positive attitude and solution-oriented approach
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Oakwell Operating Company is an E-Verify employer.