Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

The Engineering Intern provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing an engineering education to get hands on experience working with District Energy. There is a special focus on end-to-end solutions combining heating and cooling systems or Energy Utilities and managing customers' steam production, cooling, compressed air, vacuum, and power networks. As an Engineering Intern you will be called upon to support a variety of engineering activities, conduct inventory of distribution equipment, perform data entry, and populate the information into the data distribution system. This is a part-time position. This position is located in Cambridge, MA. The compensation range for this position is $17.00-19.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Walk down plant systems and develop “As Built” operations Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s)
Final product will be an ACAD drawing generated as part of this effort
System & component identification will be integrated in this process
Support Plant Engineering project design, project management, reporting
Ability and willingness to learn plant and steam, distribution systems, operations, and maintenance activities
Provide operations engineering as needed for plant & distribution performance optimization
Weekly meetings with plant staff to provide updates on progress

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program focused on engineering, sustainability, environmental science, computer science, or related fields
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, AutoCAD, and desire to learn and leverage new technology platforms

Other Qualifications

Time management, organization and prioritization capability and excellent communication and organizational skills
Safety conscious and able to follow directions with minimal supervision
Motivated, curious, and dynamic person with ability to work independently and part of a team
Technically oriented
Resourceful and proactive
Self-starter

Physical Requirements

Must submit to company sponsored pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 25%, Bending and Stooping 50%

Must be able to lift up to and including 50lbs, maneuver objects in excess of 100 pounds, and climb ladders as required
Spends 100% of time in maintenance environment
May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Equipment noise greater than 85 db. and hazards such as high-pressure steam lines and rotating equipment
Working with and thereby exposed to water treatment chemicals
Required to wear personal protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other protective gear required to perform job duties
Stoop, kneel, or crouch, enter confined spaces and work on scaffolds or other elevated areas. Will be required to use ladders and stairs
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.