Energy Engineer Intern

McKinstry • Seattle, WA

366d • $24

About The Position

McKinstry is proud to offer summer internships for 2025 across several of our different office locations and is currently seeking an Energy Engineer Intern to join our Energy team in Seattle, WA. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through renewables and energy services, engineering and design, and construction and facility services. Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You'll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing or have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Building Systems, or a related field.
• Junior student standing or higher required.
• Availability in Summer 2025 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
• HVAC familiarity preferred.
• Ability and aptitude to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites regionally (mileage reimbursed).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC familiarity preferred.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing sustainability activities, including energy and water efficiency calculations and carbon calculation standards.
• Supporting sustainable projects across the Rocky Mountain region.
• Archiving and filing of completed projects.
• Researching rebate and rebate trends.
• Utilizing both manual and packaged calculations software.
• Preparing energy savings reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $24/hr.
• Hands-on experience and mentorship during the internship.
• Opportunity to evaluate potential career paths within the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees