Project Engineering Intern

Ameresco • Albany, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco is seeking a Project Engineering Intern to join its team in Spring 2027. The intern will support the Office of Mental Health’s comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Pollution Program (CEEP), based in Albany, New York. The role supports project activities across design and construction, including coordination with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The intern will help monitor project quality, schedules, budgets, documentation, and customer relationships, and attend weekly construction meetings at the jobsite. Travel is required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, facility management, or energy management.
• Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and business relationships effectively.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and in good standing.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to large-scale construction projects involving upgrades, renovations, and retrofits at institutional, government, commercial, and industrial customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to arrange site and building access for ongoing construction services.
• Work with the site Project Manager on customer and subcontractor contact, communication, and coordination during design and construction, including project status updates and remedies for delays or other concerns.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors to ensure quality control and that projects are installed according to design documents, delivered on time and within budget, and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Evaluate technologies and equipment and recommend the most suitable options for each application.
• Provide Management with required project support, reports, and documentation, including technical and other support for sales, engineering, and operating functions as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and the Project Team to prepare and maintain project presentations, documentation, and related materials.
• Maintain accurate project records, including daily logs, schedule updates, and customer interfaces.
• Review and manage project expenditures, ensuring invoices approved for payment are within the established project budget and have appropriate purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Build effective customer, subcontractor, and vendor relationships across multiple levels and project phases.
• Attend weekly construction meetings at the jobsite.
• Analyze proposals, prepare spreadsheets, and assist with review meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• May be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role
• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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