Salas O’Brien is seeking a Commissioning Intern to work on Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) projects, focusing on optimizing energy efficiency and durability in commercial and institutional construction projects.
Requirements
- Major in architecture or construction management.
- Completed coursework in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Familiarity reading commercial construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Proficiency with email, MS Word, and Excel is required.
- Prior energy audit, blower door, or infrared imaging experience is helpful, but not required.
- Some college or better in Architecture or related field (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assisting with building envelope evaluations and testing on existing buildings.
- Assisting with envelope tests during construction: window air and water tests, infrared imaging, blower door tests, adhesion tests, fog tests.
- Assisting with building envelope forensics and diagnostic testing.
- Assisting with envelope inspections during construction.
- Assisting with Energy Audits focused on the building envelope.
- Writing field reports.
- Assisting with commissioning plans and specifications.
Other
- Excellent communication skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Written communication skills, including ability to write reports and emails.
- A valid driver’s license and dependable automobile for reimbursable travel is required.
- Weekly travel by car to project sites
- Some college or better in Architecture or related field (education requirement)
