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Construction Intern

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Ecosystem

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Columbus, +2
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a mechanical engineering student entering junior/senior year, curious about projects, interested in HVAC, organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple tasks and travel.
  • You will assist with project planning, coordinate retrofits, interact with stakeholders, ensure safety compliance, manage budgets, and participate in meetings to ensure smooth project implementation.

Requirements

  • You’re a mechanical engineering student entering your junior or senior year.
  • Curiosity about bringing a project from drawing board to real life.
  • Interest in HVAC and energy system performance.
  • Resourceful, autonomous and organized.
  • Effective collaboration with team members, clients, and stakeholders is essential.
  • While not required, any previous experience in engineering or construction-related fields is a definite plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Able to travel to and from work on-site daily and as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design and construction engineers during the planning and execution of energy efficiency projects.
  • Coordinate retrofits in occupied buildings and help supervise the work site.
  • Interact with clients, contractors, internal project team and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate in the procurement and management of supplier and subcontractor work packages.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety best practices on construction sites.
  • Help with project scheduling and risk assessments.
  • Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
  • Participate in meetings with the client, subcontractors, and internal resources to resolve issues and ensure smooth project implementation.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 4-6 months during the summer of 2025.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is a paid internship.

What are the working hours for the internship?

The internship requires a 40-hour work week with flexible hours.

Will tools and safety gear be provided?

Yes, Ecosystem provides a laptop, work uniform, boots, helmet, safety glasses, and other personal safety equipment.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will be working on energy efficiency projects, including retrofits in occupied buildings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

What type of engineering students are eligible for this internship?

This internship is designed for Mechanical Engineering students entering their junior or senior year.

Is there an opportunity for professional development during the internship?

Yes, Ecosystem offers focused professional nurturance to help you shape your own career.

Will I have the chance to interact with clients and stakeholders?

Yes, you will interact with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders as part of the internship.

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, you should be able to travel to and from work on-site daily and as needed.

Is prior experience in engineering or construction required?

No, previous experience in engineering or construction-related fields is not required, but it is a plus.

Reconnecting People to Results

Engineering & Construction
Industry
201-500
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Ecosystem, we believe in building meaningful relationships with both our clients and employees. With curiosity and collaboration, we do breakthrough work so our clients achieve environmental, financial, and operational results and reach their ambitious decarbonization goals. When we sit around the table with our clients, solving problems in their buildings, we work together to align our interests and identify the outcomes important to them. From the outset, we believe that accountability for achieving the outcomes that matter to our clients should completely lie with us. After all, we are engineers with three decades of experience in energy retrofits, and our proven expertise and track record of innovation is why we are invited to the table in the first place. To be accountable, we've built a business that re-connects engineering design, construction and commissioning with a total focus on delivering results. This way, we can contractually guarantee the outcomes that mean the most to our clients while acting as a single point of contact throughout each step of the journey. With over 200 specialists and offices in Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus, we are the go-to engineering and construction firm for energy projects across multiple industry sectors.