Intern - Energy Engineer at Southland Industries in San Diego, CA

Summary: Southland Industries is an MEP building systems firm offering an immersive internship and new college graduate program. The Intern - Energy Engineer will support the Energy Engineering team with field audits, measurement and verification, energy audits, incentive and tax benefit verification, energy modeling, and building energy analysis.

Responsibilities:
- 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

Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering; or in a related field
- 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 vs. Me” attitude
- Strong active listening skills
- Competent general business writing and public speaking

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of classes in energy systems, energy efficiency, power systems, or generation systems highly desirable

Required Skills: Energy Systems, Power Systems, Generation Systems, Business Writing and Public Speaking

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, 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 upon 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