Sustainable Consulting Intern

Application Deadline: Open until filled with priority given to those who apply before June 10, 2011

Weaver Cooke Construction

Description:

Full-time (40 hours/week), 10-week Sustainable Consulting Intern with Weaver Cooke Construction, Greensboro, NC, beginning in June 2011. This position is funded through the Appalachian State University Energy Internship and Fellowship Program through a grant from the NC Department of Commerce/State Energy Office, as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The intern position will work in Weaver Cooke's sustainable consulting division where the primary tasks/responsibilities will be performing initial energy assessments, calculating proposed project energy savings, creating energy saving recommendations, creating energy efficient lighting designs, and assist in managing implementation of recommendations. The position will require a general knowledge of building systems, energy efficient lighting technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable building practices. Weaver Cooke will provide one-on-one training on energy auditing practices, lighting designs, calculating energy savings, and project management. Weaver Cooke will also periodically send the intern to workshops, seminars, and other educational events.

Qualifications: Applicants must either be a currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Appalachian State University or a graduate, within the preceding three years, of an accredited institution of higher education in the State of North Carolina. Applicants should have a general knowledge of building systems, energy efficient lighting technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable building practices. Currently enrolled students may also enroll for internship course credit (TEC 4900/TEC 5900 or similar) if allowed within their programs of study.

Season: Summer

Class Standing: Junior

Job Type(s):

Internship

Salary:

$12 per hour

Work Authorization:

(Recommend)
U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Permanent U.S. Resident

Graduate Date Requirements:

No requirement

GPA Requirements:

Require: 3 or higher

Major Requested:

Building Science
Industrial Technology - Appropriate Technology

Contact(s):

None given

Signup Info:

Organization: Weaver Cooke Construction
Website: www.weavercooke.com
Internship Location: Greensboro, NC
Internship Title: Sustainable Consulting Intern
Contact Name: Marie Hoepfl
Contact Phone: (828) 262-3122
Contact Email: asueifp@appstate.edu

Application Directions:
Review of applicants will begin on June 3, 2011. Applications must include a letter of application summarizing qualifications for the position; a current resume; and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for two professional references. Electronic applications via email are strongly encouraged (Subject line: Weaver Cooke Internship) to the address listed below. All required documents should be submitted as a single Word or PDF (preferred format) file.

Application Deadline: Open until filled with priority given to those who apply before June 10, 2011

 

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Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Market Analysis Intern

Southern Energy Management

Description:
Full-time (40 hours/week), 10-week Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Market Analysis Intern with Southern Energy Management, Morrisville, NC, beginning in June 2011. This position is funded through the Appalachian State University Energy Internship and Fellowship Program through a grant from the NC Department of Commerce/State Energy Office, as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Market Analysis Intern will complete the following. Multifamily housing market analysis for energy efficient construction programs. Identification of multifamily developers, builders, and financiers by market in both the affordable housing and market rate housing sectors. Identification of the upcoming pipeline of multifamily projects and their key characteristics (developer, builder, location, project type, number of units, etc.). Identification of incentives, inducements, motivators for multifamily developers to specify energy efficiency in new construction projects. Tools, procedures to follow, outreach programs to receive timely information about upcoming projects. Identification of SEM competitors and their strengths and weaknesses. Analysis of SEM product pricing models vs. competition.

Qualifications: Applicants must either be a currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Appalachian State University or a graduate, within the preceding three years, of an accredited institution of higher education in the State of North Carolina. Currently enrolled students may also enroll for internship course credit (TEC 4900/TEC 5900 or similar) if allowed within their programs of study. Undergraduate student in Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy or similar discipline. Demonstrated interest and knowledge of housing industry. Coursework or experience with accounting is preferred but not required. Experience in market research is preferred but not required. Highly proficient computer user: Microsoft Excel essential. Ability to work independently, organizes and manages multiple tasks, and recognizes priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.

Season: Summer

Class Standing: Junior

Job Type(s):

Internship

Salary:

$12/hr.

Work Authorization:

(Recommend)
U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Permanent U.S. Resident

Graduate Date Requirements:

No requirement

GPA Requirements:

Require: 3 or higher

Major Requested:

College - Business

Building Science
Industrial Technology - Appropriate Technology

Contact(s):

None given

Signup Info:

Organization: Southern Energy Management
Website: www.southern-energy.com
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Internship Title: Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Market Analysis Intern
Contact Name: Marie Hoepfl
Contact Phone: (828) 262-3122
Contact Email: asueifp@appstate.edu

Application Directions:
Review of applicants will begin on June 3, 2011. Applications must include a letter of application summarizing qualifications for the position; a current resume; and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for two professional references. Electronic applications via email are strongly encouraged (Subject line: SEM Internship) to asueifp@appstate.edu. All required documents should be submitted as a single Word or PDF (preferred format) file.

Application Deadline:
Open until filled with priority given to those who apply before June 10, 2011