Energy and Sustainability Intern

Ameresco has an opportunity for an Energy & Sustainability Intern to join Ameresco’s Central Region Project Development Team on a hybrid schedule, based in Oak Brook, Illinois. This is a paid internship (20- 35 hours per week) scheduled for June - August.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Engineers to provide project support for development, design, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Provide assistance with energy assessments including baseline profiles, end-use, and retrofit analysis.
• Analyze utility bill data and sub-meter data for buildings or for building systems.
• Assist with the assessment of project requirements to evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency.
• Analyze and document building, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing systems.
• Investigate, analyze, and document energy conservation and water cost reduction measures.
• Prepare technical content, proposals, analysis, feasibility reports and provide critical peer review.
• Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties throughout project phases.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with an interest in Energy and/or Sustainability.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.