Energy Efficiency Intern - Summer 2027

Required Experience: College student who has completed at least sophomore level engineering classes, in good academic standing, pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline. Become familiar with HVAC systems, including the ability to identify different systems and equipment, identify potential energy savings measures, and quantify the potential energy savings.

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a college undergraduate student to assist with research and analysis projects of a technical nature in our Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department. Our student engineer will assist our team in developing energy efficiency projects. The position is geared towards mechanical/industrial engineering students who are entering their junior or senior year of study.

Responsibility Scope

• Assist Project Engineers with engineering analysis, design and commissioning of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
• Assist with lighting and water surveys and identification of energy savings opportunities
• Become familiar with HVAC systems, including the ability to identify different systems and equipment, identify potential energy savings measures, and quantify the potential energy savings
• Analyze utility data to analyze existing customer loads and rate schedules
• Prepare technical content, analyses, reports, and participate in critical peer review
• Understand metering and measurement tools and the data output from devices
• Update costing libraries
• Provide other support and office administrative assistance as required
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Keyword: co-op
Required Experience:

• College student who has completed at least sophomore level engineering classes, in good academic standing, pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline
• Prior co-op or internship experience is a plus
• 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
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required
• Ability to perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables
• Willingness and ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects
• Reliable transportation is a must, as this position can involve light travel to onsite customer locations (NH, MA)

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

From: GDS Associates Inc