Energy Incentives Intern at Research… · New York

Summary: The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking an Energy Incentives Intern to support the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Division of Energy Management. The role involves reviewing DEM-funded projects, calculating energy savings, managing incentive records, and supporting inspections to help achieve the City's emissions reduction goals. Responsibilities: - Reviewing projects for incentives: Review DEM-funded projects and complete utility program applications for those eligible for incentives. Conduct pre-inspection engineering reviews and verify property and utility account data in EC3 and Salesforce, documenting on the applications tracker - Calculating energy savings: Use savings calculators to record kW or Therm savings, obtain specification sheets as needed, and work with the Program Analyst to develop calculator instructions for commonly incentivized measures - Incentive tracking and reporting: Create incentive records in Salesforce for new applications, including estimated energy savings and incentive amounts. Prepare daily reports, generate charts and graphs, link inspection reports and supporting files, and flag projects with missing or incomplete data for escalation. Document critical project updates and summarize trends to support program management - Supporting inspections: Attend facility inspections, review pre- and post-installation conditions, identify discrepancies, and work with the Program Analyst to develop detailed checklists for measures including BAS/BMS, boilers, envelope, and pipe insulation - Assisting with program communications: Work with the Program Manager to prepare and distribute the DEM Incentives newsletter and other program updates as requested Required Qualifications: - Must be a graduate level student at an accredited school, with a major in engineering, chemistry or other related sciences - Basic knowledge of energy systems and energy conservation measures - Basic understanding of energy audits and reports, with a focus on proposed measures and savings - Background in data analytics w/ advanced Excel skills - Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage large data sets Preferred Qualifications: - Background in Environmental or Mechanical Engineering - Familiar with the New York State TRM - Proficiency in MS office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) - Basic knowledge of Salesforce CRM application - Coding and SQL skills a plus Required Skills: Energy systems knowledge, Data analytics, Advanced Excel skills Important Skills: Energy audits understanding, Salesforce CRM Nice-to-Have Skills: Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, MS Office proficiency, Coding skills, SQL skills