Sustainability and Energy Intern

About the Role

SOCOTEC is seeking a motivated Energy and Sustainability Intern to join their Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services Division. The intern will work across both the Energy Modeling and Green Group teams, supporting Energy Analysts, Sustainability Analysts, and Project Managers. This role offers exposure to high-profile green and high-performance building projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Help collect and organize building documents (drawings, spec sheets, assembly details) to support project setup.
• Learn the basics of U-value calculations and assist with simple worksheets for common assemblies (walls, roofs, windows) under close supervision.
• Observe and assist with introductory dewpoint analysis exercises.
• Shadow senior staff on hygrothermal (WUFI) and CFD project files to learn the basics of the software and workflow.
• Support project teams with administrative and research tasks related to building certifications (LEED, WELL, and similar programs).
• Help identify and summarize sustainable design/construction ideas found during research.
• Research energy codes, sustainability concepts, and green building certification programs (LEED, ENERGY STAR, WELL, etc.) and summarize findings.
• Help organize and proofread reports, calculation summaries, and project files.
• Communicate with team members and assist with basic coordination tasks.
• Keep files and trackers organized, and help monitor progress on assigned tasks.
• Occasionally help prepare slides or materials for internal presentations, white papers, or case studies.
• Attend in-house seminars, training sessions, and team meetings to build foundational knowledge.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil), Physics, Sustainability, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interest or passion for green building, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Community or professional organization involvement in sustainability is a plus.

Basic familiarity with architectural details/drawings is a plus.

Basic AutoCAD and/or Revit skills are a plus.

Coursework or exposure to building science, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or sustainability principles is a plus.

Exposure to THERM, COMcheck, WUFI, CFD, or LEED/WELL documentation tools (e.g., OneClick LCA) is a plus but not required.

Note: This is a technical consulting internship, NOT a design position.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Mon-Thurs in Office (4 day work week for interns)