Engineering Intern Summer 2027 - Mission Critical

Engineering Economics, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

EEI is hiring an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in its Mission Critical practice. The intern will apply classroom learning to active client and internal projects aligned with the selected discipline and, where possible, their degree program. With guidance from experienced team members, assignments may include technical reviews, calculations, research, data analysis, design documentation, schedules, meetings, site visits, field observations, testing, commissioning, project controls, and coordination. Work varies by discipline, project needs, location, and stage of study.

The role offers hands-on experience in commissioning engineering and facility and energy consulting. Interns are expected to ask questions, apply feedback, communicate clearly, meet commitments, and contribute as dependable members of multidisciplinary teams. The hourly rate is $25.00. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia; candidates must live within commuting distance and provide their own reliable transportation. Housing and relocation assistance are not provided.

The work environment is a hybrid mix of office, remote, client, and field settings. Local travel is required, with possible out-of-state travel depending on assignments. Site visits may involve active construction areas and existing facilities, uneven surfaces, varying weather, and mechanical and electrical rooms. The intern reports to a designated manager or project leader based on the assignment and partners with project managers, project engineers, technical specialists, discipline teams, coordinators, and other business and support functions. When assigned, the intern may represent EEI to clients, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.

EEI is an employee-owned facility and energy consulting company whose services include building commissioning and performance, facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, including work with healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities. Benefits and eligibility for interns may vary with employment status, scheduled hours, assignment length, and applicable plan terms; any benefits available for a particular internship will be communicated during recruiting and the offer process.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program relevant to the selected internship discipline.
• Foundational coursework in engineering, construction, project management, business operations, or a closely related field appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback.
• Effective organization, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard business technology.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to provide own transportation to client site.
• Candidates must live within commuting distance of the worksite and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform assigned office and field activities; field work may involve extended standing or walking, bending, reaching, squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, and carrying project equipment or materials.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework, academic projects, laboratory experience, student organizations, or prior work experience.
• Exposure to design, construction, building systems, commissioning, energy, facilities, controls, data analysis, scheduling, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific software, drafting or modeling tools, data visualization, or project management systems.
• Interest in consulting, building performance, energy efficiency, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, higher education, or other complex facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom theories, technical concepts, and problem-solving methods to active project needs.
• Support project planning, coordination, technical reviews, meetings, site visits, field observations, testing, and documentation.
• Assist with research, data collection and analysis, calculations, cost estimating, standards review, design support, or project controls, depending on assignment.
• Help prepare and review drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, checklists, presentations, meeting notes, trackers, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in feedback, coaching, technical learning, and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate progress, confirm priorities, meet commitments, and raise questions or potential constraints early.
• Follow EEI safety, quality, confidentiality, and project procedures.
• For electrical assignments, support electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, controls interfaces, calculations, document reviews, field observations, and testing.
• For mechanical assignments, support HVAC, plumbing, thermal and mechanical systems, calculations, equipment assessments, field observations, and testing.
• For controls assignments, support building automation and control systems, sequences of operation, points and trends, graphics, functional testing, troubleshooting, and data review.

Benefits

• Benefits and eligibility for interns may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, assignment length, and applicable plan terms; available benefits for the specific internship will be communicated during recruiting and the offer process.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of the company's employee-ownership program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed