Construction Intern

Overview

Paid internship assisting mechanical engineering projects on HVAC/energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• energy projects
• retrofit coordination
• safety compliance
• procurement management
• budget analysis
• project scheduling

Tasks

-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. -Ensure compliance with health and safety best practices on construction sites. -Collaborate in the procurement and management of supplier and subcontractor work packages. -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. -Help with project scheduling and risk assessments.

Requirements

• mechanical student
• junior/senior
• project management
• collaboration
• on‑site travel
• energy systems

What You Bring

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. You are a Mechanical Engineering student going into your Junior or Senior year, looking for experience and exposure in building mechanics, energy systems and performance. Located at Ecosystem’s Washington office, working on the Georgetown University project you as an intern will join a multidisciplinary and innovative team of technical engineers responsible for the success of multimillion-dollar projects. -While not required, any previous experience in engineering or construction-related fields is a definite plus. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Focused professional nurturance to help you shape your own career. -Effective collaboration with team members, clients, and stakeholders is essential. -You’re a mechanical engineering student entering your junior or senior year. -Able to travel to and work on-site daily and as needed.

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Benefits

-Laptop, work uniform, boots, helmet, safety glasses and other personal safety equipment will be provided by Ecosystem. -Team-oriented, collaborative work environment where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged. -High-performance culture with meaningful work where every employee has the opportunity to take ownership of results and see projects through from design to implementation. -40-hour week (flexible hours). -4-6 month month paid internship in the Winter of 2026.

About Ecosystem

-The firm combines in-house engineering, design, construction, and commissioning to deliver guaranteed outcomes for clients. -Typical projects span industrial plants, healthcare facilities, universities, municipalities, K‑12 schools, and commercial real estate. -Ecosystem specializes in optimizing energy systems: ventilation upgrades, steam-to-hot-water conversions, geothermal installations, and solar energy integration. -Landmark projects include transforming a government bunker with air-source heat pumps and a biomass boiler at a chocolate factory burning cocoa husks for steam. -With offices in Québec, Montréal, Toronto, New York, Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, Ecosystem supports clients across major North American markets.

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