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Building Performance Analyst Intern

McKinstry

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Intern, Part-time
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Architectural Engineering, Building Systems, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Energy Efficiency, Energy Engineering, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Grants, Follow Through, Genetics, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sustainability, System Architecture, Team Player, Time Management, Water Use Efficiency, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!

We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Building Performance Analyst Intern to join our team in Seattle.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

renewables and energy services
engineering and design
construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

Our B.L.U.E.(Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich)Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You'll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.

What we look for in our Building Performance Analyst Interns:

Must be pursuing or have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Building Systems, Architectural Engineering or a related field. Junior student standing or higher required.
Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September, depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
HVAC familiarity preferred.
Ability and aptitude to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites regionally (mileage reimbursed)
Must be 18 years of age or older

What are our Building Performance Analyst Interns responsible for:

Performing sustainability activities, including energy and water efficiency calculations and carbon calculation standards.
Supporting sustainable projects across the Pacific Northwest region.
Logger set up and deployment.
Archiving and filing of completed projects.
Coordinating with McKinstry Capital for federal grants.
Researching rebate and rebate trends.
Researching savings calculations.
Utilizing both manual and packaged calculations software
Preparing energy savings reports
Managing time effectively across several different projects

The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.






The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

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