Sustainability Intern

Oak Ridge Associated Universities • Oak Ridge, TN

333d • $17 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

The position is a temporary role located in Oak Ridge, TN, focused on providing energy and sustainability management skills and project experience. The individual will be responsible for planning and developing the design, reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, buildings, structures, and other facilities. This includes developing performance criteria and complex technical specifications necessary to meet unique energy and sustainability requirements. The role also involves preparing and reporting information regarding energy management and sustainability as required by the Department of Energy (DOE) and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 2-4 years of job-related experience required.
• Experience in planning, development, and design of sustainability and construction projects from the conceptual phase to construction completion.
• Well-developed verbal, technical communications, and report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues and other team members.
• Ability to problem solve, develop and implement solutions to individual and unique sustainability and energy management projects.
• Experience utilizing energy modeling tools and programs for energy analysis and optimization.
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Proficiency working with financial and data models in Microsoft Excel and creating professional presentation materials in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, and ability to stay abreast of all current policies and executive orders.
• Ability to conduct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions analysis.
• Familiarity with energy codes and standards (local and national).
• Detail-oriented and analytically inclined with extensive knowledge of sustainability and energy management.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in environmental, engineering, architecture, or sustainability related field preferred.
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy, GHG reduction and climate impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide energy and sustainability analysis and prepare reports, and plan for upcoming energy and sustainability projects.
• Conduct in-depth energy analysis for optimizing facility equipment and system operations.
• Develop functional studies, specifications and schedules for alteration of equipment, buildings, structures, and sustainability projects.
• Perform technical analysis to refine project requirements.
• Prepare annual reports including the Site Sustainability Plan (SSP), Vulnerability and Resiliency Plan (VARP), and the Climate Adaptability and Resiliency Plan (CARP).
• Research energy management and sustainability best practices and funding opportunities in support of the sustainability goals.
• Assist with developing an internal sustainability working group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Legally required benefits
• Retirement plan access
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Telework
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees