High School Intern

What You Can Expect

The Construction/Engineer Intern is a critical role responsible for supporting the development and installation of energy conservation measures and renewable energy at large-scale public sector customers. You will be working in a fast-paced, team-based environment, at the direction of the Project Manager as well as their supervisor. Responsibilities in this role include engagement in design of Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Measures, performing site audits with mentors, and completing savings calculations with oversight from mentors to support projects in development and construction. Projects include a combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable generation installations, to help local cities and counties become more sustainable, save money, and improve services to their end-users and the expectation is that one to several projects are supported from early development through post-construction.

The intern will support ongoing projects in development or in construction which will include one or more of the following:

• Participate in technical design of energy-related customer improvements including such as solar PV, energy storage, microgrids, energy efficiency, and SCADA upgrades
• Learn and apply knowledge of HVAC and Controls, including modeling software
• Analyze utility data to verify existing customer loads, consider rate change options, and calculate energy and water cost savings
• Perform renewable energy designs, including solar PV and energy storage system site surveys, and understand metering and measurement tools and data
• Evaluate various types and locations of renewable energy systems
• Perform energy conservation measure analysis including a comparison of technologies, savings calculations, scopes of work, and contractor bid costs for HVAC, controls, lighting, and water measures, using tools such as eQuest, Trane Trace, Energy Pro, and Excel spreadsheets, including bin simulations
• Calculate potential solar generation quantities of various scenarios using PVSyst modeling, Helioscope and Energy Toolbase tools
• Support the preparation of Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Measures scopes and specifications for subcontractor Request for Proposals
• Prepare utility and other incentive program applications, permit packages, and customer submittals
• Assist the Project and Construction Managers on job walks, bid evaluations, contractor negotiations, and during construction meetings
• Assist with obtaining third-party quotes and subcontractor bids for all scopes, answers third-party questions, and assists with analyzing bids with Project Manager
• Estimate and measure costs to anticipate total project costs
• Assist during the construction phase of the project by reviewing submittals, change orders, RFI’s, and making recommendations to the Project Manager. Prior experience with Procore Construction Management software is a plus
• Going to job sites to support construction activities as needed and directed by the ENGIE Construction Manager
• Carries out other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Currently be enrolled in the Salinas Union High School District
• You are 16 years or older and an enrolled student or graduating senior
• Construction or Engineering pathways strongly preferred
• Must be in good academic standing at the start of the internship period
• Internship duration is for the Winter/Spring or Summer  2025 (start dates can be anytime from January through the early June with internship completing by August 2025)  We will work around your schedule if your internship begins during the school year

Additional Details

• This is an in-office and in-field position.  Intern is expected to be on-site at the office or at a job site
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to travel to job sites
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
• This position consist of 60% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $20.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

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