Energy Engineer Intern - Energy Division, San Diego, CA - Southland Industries Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the field of Energy Engineering for the Design/Build construction industry. Primary responsibility is to assist the Energy Engineering team in all aspects of our work.

What you’ll do as an Energy Engineer Intern:

• Assist senior resources in performing field audits and measurement and verification which will include data logger installation, data collection, utility bill and rate analysis, and developing energy savings analysis models.
• Support energy audits that are 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 the fundamentals of building mechanical, electrical, and domestic/irrigation water system engineering. Assist in planning and conducting building energy analysis.

Things we love to see in our interns

• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
• Positive attitude during adverse/non-ideal situations
• Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal Oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate has a “We Me” attitude
• Strong active listening skills
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

About You:

You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs:

• 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 highly desirable.

What you’ll gain from our Student Programs at Southland Industries:

• 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 measurements sand verification activities
• You’ll have the ability to communicate with all levels of management

YOU Matter

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:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (California) this ranges from $22- $24 per hour for internship program positions.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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