Commissioning Engineer Intern - Buildings (spring/summer 2026)

Commissioning Engineer Intern

Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment—where we live, learn, play, and conduct business—carried us forward instead? Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity Our NYC office is in search of a Commissioning Engineer Intern. You will support different senior commissioning leaders in their project delivery. This is a great opportunity for a young engineer looking to develop their career in the field of commissioning, retro-commissioning, design, and energy consulting. Responsibilities entail the support of multiple commissioning projects, retro-commissioning projects, solutions design, and energy audits for a wide variety of clients and facility types.

Specific Requirements and Background:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and in the process of graduating within 12-16 months.
• 0-2 years of experience in a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, construction management or related area.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and building equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong background with Microsoft® Office Suite.
• Ability to travel regionally on occasion.

Ideal Capabilities and Credentials:

• Knowledge of HVAC systems or building systems.
• Knowledge of building energy and sustainability.
• Ability to drive, travel, and work after normal business hours (Mon-Fri after 6pm) and over the weekends.

Education and Experience:

• Registered EIT or in the process of obtaining the EIT.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and in the process of graduating within 12-16 months.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience (not required) with Trane Trace, eQuest or IES.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range: $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly

Primary Location: United States | NY | New York

Organization: BC-2808 Buildings-US Northeast BSS

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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