Job Description
Internship Position Description:
The Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, equitable and resilient energy future for all residents, including low-income and Environmental Justice populations, businesses, communities, and institutions in the Commonwealth. To meet these objectives, DOER develops and implements policies and programs to ensure the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply. DOER is committed to working to promote energy programs and policies that are developed and implemented to ensure environmental justice among all the Commonwealth's citizens, communities, businesses, and institutions.
This internship position will support the Energy Efficiency Division in its work on the Commonwealth's recently updated building energy codes and the development of building retrofit guidelines designed to achieve decarbonization outcomes.
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Resume and cover letter required with application.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development of educational materials related to the updated building energy codes to facilitate code understanding by building developers and others
• Conduct research to support the development of building retrofit guidelines
• Develop a system to manage and respond to constituent inquires relating to building energy code
• Participate in division internal and external meetings
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
• Interest in building energy and policy
• Coursework in engineering or architecture
• Good analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office- particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Research experience
• Knowledge of building energy modeling and HVAC systems is a plus
Hours per week:
• Full time- 37.5 hours per week
• This position is partially remote with a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of one day in-office per week
Other relevant information:
• Contracted Student Internship compensation will be up to $23/hour for College Undergraduate Students and up to $35/hour for Graduate Students.
• Internship duration June - August
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.