Clean Energy Intern - Summer 2026

Clean Energy 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:

While working under the supervision of Senior Engineers, the Clean Energy Intern will conduct field surveys, energy analysis, energy calculations, CAD drafting, technology research, data entry, data analysis and technical writing. This position is located onsite at our New York City office through EME Consulting Engineering & Architecture Group, LLC.  

Responsibilities:

• Primary work to be performed includes supporting clean energy analysis and calculations for decarbonization in the built environment and mechanical design services for HVAC retrofit projects.
• Work tasks will vary and require flexibility and desire for diversity in the energy engineering field.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at an ABET university or college with a targeted graduation date within 1 year. Students who are graduating within 2 years will be considered.
• An interest in decarbonization, energy efficiency or HVAC design in the built environment.
• Proficient in CAD and MS Office.
• Have good communication and time management skills.
• Have an excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Location: New York, NY

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.