Computer Engineering Intern Jobs in Palatine, IL

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:

Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:

At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Summer Intern, Engineering

The Engineering Summer Intern supports Elevate’s programs by assisting one or more experienced engineers and various program teams across the organization as needed. The Engineering Summer Intern learns technical and engineering skills, shadows energy assessments, and performs tasks that support larger projects while experiencing the day-to-day workings of energy engineering. The position collaborates closely with other Elevate staff on projects related to improving building performance, advancing energy efficiency, and consulting on sustainability measures. Additional projects involve electrification, solar, certifications, energy efficiency assessments and reporting, and the development of engineering tools.

The Engineering Summer Intern reports to the Manager, Engineering. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois and is currently hybrid remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform program administrative tasks such as documenting project data in Salesforce customer relations management (CRM).
• Review/QAQC documents and reports.
• Collaborate on improving energy program design and program delivery processes.
• Perform energy data analysis.
• Assist in the development of engineering tools and SOPs.
• Shadow/assist experienced engineers before, during, and after on-site energy assessments.
• Perform assignments while acting independently.
• Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• In pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and basic engineering theory
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with all management levels
• Persistence and creativity in finding specific documents and information, often independently
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to perform calculations in Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver’s license and personal motorized vehicle transportation is a plus but not required

Terms of Service

Summer internships at Elevate are paid positions, for current college or graduate students, or recent college graduates. The usual time commitment is for this summer internship is 8-10 months, 20-25 hours/week. The Engineering Summer Intern is paid $20/hour. The Engineering Summer Intern will work remotely but may be required to attend on-site fieldwork.

If interns are handling confidential data, they will be asked to comply with security policies, as required. In addition, all policy interns are asked to comply with a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.