Construction/Engineering Intern

What You Can Expect

The Construction/Engineer Intern is a critical role responsible for supporting the development and installation of energy conservation measures and renewable energy at large-scale public sector customers. You will be working in a fast-paced, team-based environment, at the direction of the Project Manager as well as their supervisor. Responsibilities in this role include engagement in design of Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Measures, performing site audits with mentors, and completing savings calculations with oversight from mentors to support projects in development and construction. Projects include a combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable generation installations, to help local cities and counties become more sustainable, save money, and improve services to their end-users and the expectation is that one to several projects are supported from early development through post-construction.

The intern will support ongoing projects in development or in construction which will include one or more of the following:

• Learn and apply knowledge of HVAC and Controls, including modeling software
• Analyze utility data to verify existing customer loads, consider rate change options, and calculate energy and water cost savings
• Evaluate various types and locations of renewable energy systems
• Assist the Project and Construction Managers on job walks, bid evaluations, contractor negotiations, and during construction meetings
• Estimate and measure costs to anticipate total project costs
• Going to job sites to support construction activities as needed and directed by the ENGIE Construction Manager

What You’ll Bring

• You attend a high school at one of the following campuses in Salinas, California; (Alisal HS, Everett Alvarez HS, Mount Toro HS, North Salinas HS, Rancho San Juan HS, Salinas Adult School, Salinas HS)
• You are 16 years or older and an enrolled student or graduating senior
• You have an interest in construction, energy, physics, sustainability, and engineering and may have previously taken a course related to these topics
• You can complete research, readings, and writings without supervision
• You can read and write English at a level required for a successful job performance
• You can learn all safety aspects of the job
• You understand and follow oral and written instructions, and you can maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course work

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for a hybrid work policy
• This role requires use of a personal computer/laptop, along with a working webcam
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

Compensation

Pay Rate:  The pay rate will be equal to the minimum wage laws in the State/County applicable.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

This position is not eligible for benefits or paid time off. 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.