Building Envelope Commissioning Intern (Summer 2027)

Salas O'Brien•Bloomfield, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a field position for a summer intern in Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx), a rapidly growing field in the construction industry. BECx involves a 3rd party review of the design and construction of the building shell to optimize it for energy efficiency and durability. Much of the work will be at project sites in New England. The intern will work on commercial and institutional construction projects.

Requirements

Major in architecture or construction management.
Completed coursework in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
Familiarity reading commercial construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Excellent communication skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Written communication skills, including ability to write reports and emails.
Proficiency with email, MS Word, and Excel is required.
A valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for reimbursable travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior energy audit, blower door, or infrared imaging experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assisting with building envelope evaluations and testing on existing buildings.
Assisting with envelope tests during construction: window air and water tests, infrared imaging, blower door tests, adhesion tests, fog tests.
Assisting with building envelope forensics and diagnostic testing.
Assisting with envelope inspections during construction.
Assisting with Energy Audits focused on the building envelope.
Writing field reports.
Assisting with commissioning plans and specifications.
Participating in envelope commissioning meetings.
Assisting the commissioning team on plan and specification reviews.