About the role#
As an Engineering Intern at EEI, you will apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects. You will work alongside experienced team members to support technical reviews, calculations, research, and site visits. Your specific assignments will vary based on your discipline, project needs, and your stage of study. This role provides practical experience in how multidisciplinary teams plan, solve problems, and deliver quality work in facility and energy consulting.
What you'll do#
- Apply classroom theories, technical concepts, and problem-solving methods to active project needs.
- Support project planning, coordination, technical reviews, meetings, site visits, field observations, testing, and documentation.
- Assist with research, data collection, analysis, calculations, cost estimating, standards review, design support, or project controls.
- Help prepare and review drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, checklists, presentations, meeting notes, and trackers.
- Communicate progress, confirm priorities, meet commitments, and raise questions or potential constraints early.
- Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and project procedures.
- Depending on your discipline, you may support electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, and controls interfaces; HVAC, plumbing, and thermal systems; or building automation, sequences of operation, and functional testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university program relevant to the selected internship discipline.
- Foundational coursework in engineering, construction, project management, business operations, or a related field.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback.
- Effective organization, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on tasks and collaboratively as part of a project team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard business technology.
- Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Ability to provide your own transportation to the client site.
- Preferred experience includes relevant academic projects, laboratory work, or exposure to design, construction, building systems, and project coordination.
Location & details#
- Location: South Bend, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027 (8-12 weeks).
- Work Modality: Hybrid mix of office, remote, client, and field environments.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- Employment Status: Full-time.
- Note: Candidates must live within commuting distance of the worksite. Housing and relocation assistance are not provided.
About EEI
EEI is a facility consulting firm based in Lakewood, Colorado. Founded in 1984, the company provides engineering services to building owners, designers, and operators. It focuses on building commissioning, engineering, analytics, and construction services. The firm employs between 51 and 200 people.
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