Building Envelope Commissioning Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Assist with building envelope testing, inspections, and reporting on New England construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• envelope testing
• commissioning plans
• field reporting
• envelope inspection
• forensic testing
• energy audits

Tasks

-Assisting with envelope tests during construction: window air and water tests, infrared imaging, blower door tests, adhesion tests, fog tests. We will train you on the testing procedures. -Assisting with commissioning plans and specifications. -Assisting with envelope inspections during construction. -Writing field reports. -Assisting with building envelope forensics and diagnostic testing. -Participating in envelope commissioning meetings. -Assisting with building envelope evaluations and testing on existing buildings. -Assisting the commissioning team on plan and specification reviews. -Assisting with Energy Audits focused on the building envelope.

Requirements

• ms word
• excel
• construction management
• architecture
• driver's license
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Written communication skills, including ability to write reports and emails. -Excellent communication skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and working with multi-disciplinary teams. -Proficiency with email, MS Word, and Excel is required. -Familiarity reading commercial construction drawings, specifications, and submittals. -Major in architecture or construction management. -Completed coursework in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field. -A valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for reimbursable travel is required. -Prior energy audit, blower door, or infrared imaging experience is helpful, but not required.

People Also Searched For

About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Sector Specialisms