Building Performance Regenerative Design Internship Summer 2027 - New York, NY

About the Role

PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Building Performance/Regenerative Design Intern to join our team in any one of our major office locations, including San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; and Los Angeles, CA. PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

The internship program provides hands-on experience in sustainable engineering design. The 10 to 12 week paid program gives interns the opportunity to learn about the building design industry from a traditional viewpoint, and to learn the PAE and LUMA way. We have internships in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting design, regenerative design, and building systems technology design. Interns here work directly as part of our engineering and design teams. From small retrofits to high-profile Living Buildings, you'll gain an understanding of the entire design process - the planning, the execution, and the problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Revit for analysis
• Energy modeling
• Design calculations
• Energy analysis of HVAC and plumbing systems
• Weather and climatic data gathering
• Eco-charrette support
• Energy and water data (EUI, WUI) analysis

Requirements

• 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
• Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering major
• Desire to work in the Building Design industry
• Passionate about sustainable design solutions
• Effective Communicator

Benefits

• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
• Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
• Opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
• On‑site intern position based in one of our local offices

Pay

Hourly base rate: $24.00 - $25.00. The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.

Schedule

10 to 12 week paid internship program.