Summer Internship - Energy Efficiency Engineer

Cascade Energy • Portland, OR, USA • 1d ago

About This Opportunity

Cascade Energy is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer for a Summer Internship in the Pacific Northwest/ Portland, OR. The EEE Internship has been created to help develop the next generation of engineers. This internship will provide exposure to the day-to-day work of an Energy Efficiency Engineer, who works directly with our industrial clients to identify and study opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and performance in industrial systems. Our engineers take a consultative approach, gathering data, installing logging equipment, creating optimization models of industrial systems, and writing feasibility reports for energy efficiency projects. We value diversity and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that gaining real world experience can help build a strong foundation for future career growth. The Intern will work on projects that matter, while being challenged academically and professionally. We’ll provide the tools, support, and mentorship each step of the way. The Intern will be paired with an experienced senior- level Engineer who will provide training and coaching and help manage work assignments. The Intern will also have the opportunity to engage with a variety of people on our engineering team, which may include job shadowing, department meetings, and technical trainings.

Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture

At Cascade Energy, we’re actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both.

Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently.

We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here. . . .come be a part of it!

Areas of Focus for the Internship

Energy study assistance
Compiling and processing data logging data
Using analytical tools to support energy studies
Drafting reports
Researching energy efficient technologies
Regression modeling
Aggregating, validating, and processing data
Drafting regression model documentation
Researching industry best practices for statistical metrics
Testing data analysis software platforms

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a part-time, non- exempt position located in the Pacific Northwest, preferably Portland, OR. Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a strong desire and ability to learn, a passion for energy efficiency engineering, and a willingness to work hard.

Additional criteria include:

Working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree for engineering, or a recent graduate
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities demonstrated by educational or other work experience
Ability to work independently, as well as under the guidance of others
Basic project management and organizational skills
Experience with MS Excel

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong importance on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The Internship provides:

15-25 hours per week for 8 weeks, at an hourly pay rate of $25/hr.
Exact dates can be flexible, but the 8 weeks would likely fall between May to late August.
A flexible schedule to accommodate student’s other activities.
This is a hybrid in-person and remote role. We hope to be in-person at the Portland, Oregon office as much as possible, but a fully remote candidate could be considered. A laptop will be provided for the duration of the internship.

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