Supports development of street lighting projects through field audit, utility, and GIS data analysis; photometric modeling; energy-savings calculations; fixture and controls selection; vendor pricing coordination; cost estimates; proposals; technical documentation; site visits; and QA/QC. Maintains project documentation and supports engineering, sales, client collaboration, reporting, and process improvement. The internship runs approximately April or May through mid-August 2027, with travel up to 30%.
SitelogIQ is a world-class team making a large-scale impact on the efficiency and sustainability of the places we live, work, shop, and heal.
SitelogIQ delivers turnkey energy efficiency and property improvement programs that transform built environments and breathe life into the sustainability, financial, and resiliency goals of real estate teams and corporations across the U.S. Our mission is to make buildings better while making it easy for our clients to accelerate their impact.
Target Hourly Compensation: $22 - $25/hour
Job Summary
The Development Engineer Intern supports the project development process, schedule, accuracy, and workflow, with a focus on Street Lighting projects. Street Lighting projects typically include LED conversions, lighting controls, and related infrastructure improvements. Daily responsibilities include analyzing field audit and utility data, supporting GIS mapping and photometric analysis, assisting with fixture and controls selection, coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing, and developing project cost estimates, proposals, and supporting technical documentation. The target dates for this role would be April-May 2027, through Mid-August 2027.
Employees are expected to be available during normal business hours and to be logged into a group work sharing and communications during those hours. All members of our team are expected to work together in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering and sales in project development, with a heavy focus on thorough communication and the development of proposals and supporting documents.
- Analyze field audit, utility, and GIS data for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with photometric modeling, energy-savings calculations, and other technical analyses under direct supervision.
- Participate in site visits, field audits, and QA/QC activities as needed.
- Upload and maintain all internal documentation in provided collaborative IT environment and manage document control processes.
- Any, and all ad-hoc reporting, requests or other tasks deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- Working towards undergraduate degree in engineering, environment studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or business.
- Work experience collaborating with others required.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical or power systems.
- Experience performing sales liaison and client collaboration in energy or related industries.
- Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets.
- Professional communication skills.
- Support and participate in continuous process and quality improvement.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard. May regularly need to lift up to 20 lbs., unassisted.
More About SitelogIQ
At SitelogIQ, we’re focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating a great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win.
We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Organization.
SitelogIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis 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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