Engineering Intern

Job Description

About McKinstry:

McKinstry is a company innovating to remove waste and climate harm from the built environment. They aim to create lasting positive impact by addressing climate change, affordability, and equity issues through renewables and energy services engineering and design, construction, and facility services. Recognizing that buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions (nearly 40%), McKinstry focuses on projects including small and fast energy retrofits, data centers, large-scale new construction, and strategic decarbonization efforts for campuses. They describe themselves as seeking “big thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative mindsets.”

Engineering Intern Job Description:

McKinstry offers a summer internship program (B.L.U.E. – Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and career guidance. The Seattle-based Engineering Intern role for Summer 2025 will involve:

• Responsibilities:
• Supporting project teams with research, documentation, and analysis across various engineering disciplines.
• Assisting in reviewing technical data, drawings, and specifications.
• Participating in field walks, team meetings, and design reviews.
• Tracking project progress, action items, and schedules.
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives, including factory electrification efforts.
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other interns on meaningful assignments.
• Undertaking special projects aligned with current business needs.

• Qualifications:
• Must be pursuing or have a degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Sophomore student standing or higher is required.
• Availability for Summer 2025 (May/June start until August/September, depending on school schedule); part-time work after the summer is possible.
• Strong interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about building systems, construction, and the built environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering software or modeling tools such as Revit or Rhino (a plus).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Compensation: $24/hour