About the role#
The Sustainability & Energy Management Program at Wallops Flight Facility is looking for an intern to support energy and water reduction efforts. You will help the Wallops Energy Manager establish Smart Labs and clean rooms by assessing current facility operations. This project involves analyzing technical data to improve the efficiency of research labs and utility systems.
What you'll do#
- Conduct facility surveys, lab walkthroughs, and building re-tuning to assess current conditions.
- Review design drawings and confirm the VAVs and AHUs feeding each lab.
- Gather lab dimensions, operational requirements, and identify exhaust fixtures or contaminants.
- Calculate minimum air changes per hour and compare them to existing operations.
- Use the Laboratory Fume Hood Energy Modeler to calculate potential energy savings.
- Identify energy conservation measures and determine associated costs.
- Complete Lab Ventilation Risk Assessment spreadsheets for each lab.
- Prepare a final report detailing your results and recommendations.
- Present your findings to lab owners, the Facility Management Division, and Industrial Hygiene staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior.
- Academic background in Environmental, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Sustainability Studies.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills.
- Ability to communicate complex findings through presentations.
- US citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship at Wallops Island, Virginia.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- This position is full-time and unpaid.
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