Intern - Energy Engineer

About the role

Our Internship and New College Graduate program is designed for students seeking a truly immersive and hands-on experience. At Southland, every student is viewed as a potential hire, ensuring each intern, co-op student, and new college graduate is set up for success to accomplish short and long-term career goals. This program exposes you to exciting projects and potential career paths with one of the country’s largest MEP building systems firms.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior resources in performing field audits and measurement and verification, including data logger installation, data collection, utility bill and rate analysis, and developing energy savings analysis models.
• Support energy audits used to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements.
• Support obtaining energy incentives and verifying tax benefits on large projects.
• Perform basic deliverables in support of energy reports, validating and analyzing energy efficiency design concepts leveraging fundamentals of building mechanical, electrical, and domestic/irrigation water system engineering.
• Assist in planning and conducting building energy analysis.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering; or in a related field. Completion of classes in energy systems, energy efficiency, power systems, or generation systems is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• Strong communication skills
• Resourcefulness and resilience
• Ability to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently
• Positive attitude during adverse or non-ideal situations
• Exercises accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal-oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a good teammate – has a “We vs. Me” attitude
• Strong active listening skills
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

What you’ll gain

• Increase your knowledge of energy modeling
• Become more familiar with planning and executing data collection, leveraging real data for real systems
• Gain experience in planning and conducting measurement and verification activities
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management

Pay

For California-based internship roles, the pay rate is $26.00 per hour.

Benefits

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
• Socially distant group activities and team events
• Paid housing (some locations)
• Paid internship/Co-op
• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-time Employee Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.