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Part-Time Energy Savings Program Intern

CompanyPenn State University
LocationUniversity Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Energy Savings Program Manager in evaluating opportunities to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and lower GHG emissions across campus facilities. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing energy data, calculating potential savings, and creating reports or dashboards to communicate progress.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
Not specified
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
About the Role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The OPP Sustainability Team is seeking an enthusiastic student to support Penn State’s Energy Savings Program (ESP) as a Part-Time Energy Savings Program Intern.


In this role, the intern will directly contribute to supporting energy and financial sustainability at Penn State’s University Park (UP) and Commonwealth Campuses by assisting the Energy Savings Program Manager in evaluating opportunities to increase energy efficiency, avoid costs, and reduce GHG emissions. Example opportunities include increasing energy efficiency in lab spaces, retrofitting lighting to LEDs, verifying savings from building automation system commissioning strategies, and estimating savings and payback from installing high-efficiency equipment.


Job duties to include:

- Collecting, summarizing, and comparing energy data

- Calculating potential energy savings using existing templates

- Supporting the development of facility profile and scoping templates

- Assisting with external funding procurement

- Creating reports and dashboards on energy saving progress

- Communicating program progress to stakeholders within the PSU community and beyond


Qualifications (Required):

- Currently enrolled University student with a GPA above 3.0.

- Organized and capable of working independently

- Strong algebra skills and comfort completing math in Excel

- Ability to communicate when tasks are completed and indicate if deadlines cannot be met

- Experience writing clear, consistent reports, summaries, and communications

- Interest in energy efficiency, sustainability, or systems optimization

- Understanding of basic statistics (sample size, mean and median, standard deviation)

- Comfort with data transformation


Qualifications (Preferred):

- Experience with Power BI and dashboarding

- Familiarity with building energy systems

- Understanding of energy fundamentals

- Engineering economics or financial modeling skills

- Proficiency reading construction drawings


Schedule:

-Spring semester 2027- 8 hrs./ week, 14 weeks

-Summer semester 2027- 20 hrs./ week, 12 weeks


Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $16/hr.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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Energy efficiencyData collectionData analysisAlgebraExcelReportingSustainabilitySystems optimizationStatisticsData transformationPower BIDashboardingBuilding energy systemsFinancial modelingConstruction drawings
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