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Job Details
Sustainability/Mechanical Engineering Intern
At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
We're looking for a motivated Sustainability/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our ongoing federal and private-sector energy projects. The role provides hands-on exposure to energy modeling, HVAC system analysis, sustainability planning, and data-driven project evaluation, with opportunities to collaborate directly with professional engineers and sustainability analysts.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
What You'll Gain:
Location: Remote - Texas
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
We're looking for a motivated Sustainability/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support our ongoing federal and private-sector energy projects. The role provides hands-on exposure to energy modeling, HVAC system analysis, sustainability planning, and data-driven project evaluation, with opportunities to collaborate directly with professional engineers and sustainability analysts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing energy models, equipment inventories, and utility data analyses.
- Support ongoing projects related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), and nature-based resilience planning.
- Conduct research on regulatory frameworks, permitting, and environmental compliance relevant to mechanical and energy systems.
- Help develop mechanical system layouts, submittal reviews, and technical documentation for federal and private sites.
- Work with cross-functional teams on sustainability assessments, carbon reduction strategies, and building performance improvements.
- Contribute to report writing, presentations, and technical graphics summarizing engineering findings.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Energy, or Environmental Engineering (or related discipline).
- Familiarity with building energy systems, AutoCAD/Revit, or energy modeling tools (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable working in a collaborative, technical environment.
What You'll Gain:
- Mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Certified Energy Managers (CEMs).
- Experience working on real projects that integrate sustainability, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
- Insight into the end-to-end design and implementation process of energy projects
Location: Remote - Texas
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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