Internship Conservation Engineering Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Description/Duties First review of the applications will be on Monday, June 1, 2026. The current vacancy is in the Energy Conservation Assignment; however, this eligible list may be used for future vacancies in either Energy Conservation or Water Conservation. An Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of a wide variety of complex sustainability programs and projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, climate action, sustainable development, green infrastructure, facilities retrofits and audits, and educational outreach.

Primary functions and duties include: conducts research, data analysis, technical support, and input into the development and implementation of various programs/projects; defines and accomplishes established strategic goals and objectives; provides technical expertise on energy conservation codes, greenhouse gas inventory modeling, and water efficient equipment and landscape design to improve City facilities' sustainability goals; performs duties related to project management and technical oversight of interdepartmental project teams, contractors, consultants, interns, or volunteers hired by the City to implement or install energy and water efficiency measures, renewable energy projects, climate action projects, and outreach programs; interprets conservation codes and standards; analyzes and recommends to management the benefits, alternatives, and financial impacts of projects, programs, and communication of information to internal departments, Council, and external customers; provides leadership through participation in external committees and/or regional and statewide partnerships to achieve sustainability goals; negotiates and facilitates contracts in the form of service contracts, grants, intergovernmental agreements, or working with City legal and consultants; and coordinates, writes, and administers contracts and grants by following grant guidelines and contract/project requirements. Incumbents may be assigned other duties from each of the disciplines as needed. This position may supervise.

Performs other related duties as required. Energy Conservation Assignment: The primary emphasis of this assignment is on the Department's greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy programs. This class may also help support the water conservation program.

Water Conservation Assignment: The primary emphasis of this assignment is on the Department's water efficiency, water conservation, and urban heat mitigation programs along with sustainability education and engagement. This class may also help support the energy conservation program. An Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator works with considerable independence and performs a full-range of duties including acting as the department's representative in areas related to Citywide, regional, and statewide efforts on conservation and sustainability programs (examples: Water Use It Wisely [WUIW)] Arizona Municipal Water Users Association [AMWUA], Sustainable Cities Network, Mesa Public Schools, Arizona State Forestry, Salt River Project, Arizona Water Association, etc.)

Employees are expected to possess the ability to formulate recommended courses of action based upon technical information, exercise extensive initiative and judgment, and make independent decisions of considerable difficulty. This class is expected to possess a high level of professionalism and effective interpersonal skills to be able to present complex technical information and data in a format that is understandable to a variety of audiences; and to have a comprehensive working knowledge of water efficiency, energy conservation and climate action strategies, and energy conservation codes and standards. This class may act as project manager or lead over other technical professionals and/or lead a team of professionals, contractors, or technicians providing contract or Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator Page 2 project management as well as technical expertise and guidance.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Environmental Programs Supervisor with work reviewed through meetings, written reports, and by overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative; non-exempt for part-time classification. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Urban/Regional Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Considerable (3 - 5 years) full-time work experience in conservation, environmental, sustainability, or energy efficiency which includes managing projects and/or programs. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. The following certifications are desirable: Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or similar certification (Energy Conservation Assignment). LEED AP or any professional landscape certifications such as Water Auditor, Certified Arborist, or Master Gardener (Water Conservation Assignment).

Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4599.pdf