Mission Critical Energy & Environmental Engineering Intern

Novva Data Centers • West Jordan, UT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Critical Energy & Environmental Engineering Intern will support power and microgrid initiatives serving a colocation data center portfolio. This position is in-person in West Jordan, Utah. The intern will report to the Environmental SME and Energy Team Project Manager. The role is broad in scope and includes engineering analysis, environmental/emissions support, and coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors. Work assignments will vary by site and project needs; each of the six sites presents unique configurations and operational considerations.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or in current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or related disciplines acceptable).
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate, multi-step calculations, including unit conversions and data reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel formula building and general competency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in person in West Jordan, UT for the full internship term. Partial hybrid can be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience involving energy systems, emissions concepts, generators, chemistry fundamentals, or quantitative engineering analysis.
• Prior experience producing structured technical documentation or calculation work products intended for review is also preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform emissions-related calculations and unit conversions using operational inputs (e.g., fuel consumption, runtime, generation output), maintaining clear assumptions and consistent units.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers and calculation workbooks with appropriate documentation and validation checks.
• Reconcile data across multiple sources (logs, meters, vendor documents) and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
• Support power and microgrid project activities through technical documentation, status tracking, and coordination of project artifacts (e.g., equipment data, reports, commissioning/turnover packages).
• Assist with quantitative analyses that support operational and project decisions (e.g., runtime trends, fuel usage patterns, performance summaries).
• Participate in site engagement as required, including capturing field observations and translating them into documentation and action items.
• Interface with contractors and vendors to collect technical information, confirm deliverables, and support documentation completeness.
• Maintain organized records suitable for internal review and external readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern