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Sustainability Summer Intern
CompanySyska Hennessy Group
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support engineering teams in developing inspiring and collaborative designs, sharing responsibility for innovative solutions and client satisfaction. Key tasks include assisting specialists with building energy modeling, energy efficiency analysis, Net Zero road mapping, and renewable energy consulting.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $28
Company Size
813
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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At Syska Hennessy Group, we create exceptional environments.
By combining our expertise with all of the next generation tools that technology has to offer, we provide high performance engineering, consulting and commissioning solutions for the built environment.
We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity and commitment. Through our highly collaborative approach, we engage with our clients to help them meet their challenges head on.
We embrace social responsibility, both in our workplace and in our design practice.
Syska Hennessy Group has been ranked in ENR's Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook as the #1 data center designer.
We are proud of our portfolio of international projects which include some of the world’s most technically sophisticated buildings.
To find out how we can help drive your business' success in a challenging economy, contact us.
About the Role
<p>Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We currently have an opportunity for a <strong>Sustainability Summer Intern.</strong></p>
<p>Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting for a positive learning experience as an intern. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding internship.</p>
<p><strong>Internship Responsibilities: </strong></p>
<p>As an intern, you will support our engineering teams working towards our designs that are inspiring, demanding and highly collaborative. You will learn from others, and they will expect to learn from you. You will share in the responsibility, rewards, and recognition of producing truly innovative solutions and complete client satisfaction. The pace is fast, and the camaraderie is close.</p>
<p>Some responsibilities include: </p>
<ul>
<li>Assist specialists in preparing IES-VE building energy modeling</li>
<li>Prepare energy efficiency measure analysis</li>
<li>Assist specialist in Net Zero Energy/Carbon road mapping</li>
<li>Assist specialist in Renewable energy analysis and Beneficial electrification consulting</li>
<li>Attend intern education program lunch-and-learn sessions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Internship Requirements:<br></strong></p>
<p>The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and also flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to expand their knowledge by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.</p>
<p>Additional job requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Pursing a bachelor’s Degree from accredited university in Mechanical engineering with emphasis in Sustainability</li>
<li>Must be at a minimum, completed your second year</li>
<li>Previous engineering internship or co-op experience a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge in the latest version of MEP AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus</li>
<li>Basic knowledge in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite; IES-VE modeling a plus.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>Join us this summer to prepare for your career as an Engineer through our Intern Education Program. This program consists of lunch- and- learn sessions covering various aspects of our business while gaining “hands-on” experience working with our engineers and visiting project sites. Once you graduate, jump start your career by joining Syska Hennessy Group and our EDT program.</p>
<p><strong><u>About the EDT Program</u></strong></p>
<p>Our Company is committed to developing engineers into respected technical experts and versatile business leaders. In keeping with that aim, interns that are hired for full time employment upon graduation can take advantage of our Engineering Development Training (EDT) program; an accelerated, but thorough training curriculum. This curriculum will teach not only the technical aspects of our profession, but industry specific business aspects as well. Our senior engineers will work closely with each participant to foster a strong mentor/apprentice relationship. EIT/FE required.</p>
<p>As a member of our highly collaborative team, we also provide our full-time employees with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans</li>
<li>401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program</li>
<li>Training and professional development courses</li>
<li>Professional development incentive bonuses</li>
<li>Dynamic Employee Resource Groups</li>
<li>Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy</li>
<li>Transit/parking employer stipend</li>
<li>½ day work from home Fridays all year long</li>
</ul>
<p>At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Syska Hennessy Group</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.</p>
<p> </p></div><div class="title">New York Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$26</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$28 USD</span></div></div></div>
Key Skills
IES-VE Building Energy ModelingEnergy Efficiency Measure AnalysisNet Zero Energy/Carbon Road mappingRenewable Energy AnalysisBeneficial Electrification ConsultingMechanical EngineeringSustainabilityMEP AutoCADREVITDesign SoftwareCalculation SoftwareMS Office SuiteTeam EnvironmentIndependent WorkTechnical Resources
Categories
EngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsultingEnergy
Benefits
Intern Education ProgramLunch-And-Learn SessionsHands-On ExperienceProject Site VisitsEngineering Development Training (EDT) ProgramMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceSupplemental Benefit Plans401(k) Plan With Employer MatchingTraining And Professional Development CoursesProfessional Development Incentive BonusesEmployee Resource GroupsCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) PolicyTransit/Parking Employer StipendHalf Day Work From Home Fridays
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