2026 Summer Project Development & Engineering Rotational Intern

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama for a Project Development Intern for summer 2026 within our Energy and Sustainability Services Division.

What do you get to do in this position?


* Assist Project Development Manager by coordinating project needs with internal teams and with customer.


* Support initial project setup, including creating project strategy that aligns with customer requirements and creating associated development schedules, budgets, resourcing plans, and safety strategies.


* Assist in collecting project data onsite.


* Track deliverable progress and associated deadlines, facilitate internal communication between team members, and maintain document control.


* Assist Project Development Manager with proposal and report writing.

This position will be a rotational program internship, giving an opportunity to work in 2 or more of the specified areas below.

Energy Engineering


* Assist in performing energy-use baseline analysis of facilities and other infrastructure, including electric, gas and water utility rate simulations.


* Assist in generating baseline energy models and performing energy savings calculations using spreadsheet tools as well as hourly building model simulation software.


* Conduct site assessments of facilities to identify energy waste and to recommend energy conservation opportunities.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering


* Perform on-site investigation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical (MEP) systems to identify opportunities for energy savings, enhanced system operation and increased occupant comfort.


* Assist in the design of upgrades to HVAC and electrical systems.

Systems may include HVAC unitary systems, air distribution, chilled water, heating water, steam, plumbing, natural gas and electrical power distribution.


* Design tasks may include writing descriptions of proposed energy conservation measures, performing calculations, selecting and scheduling mechanical and electrical equipment and performing system layouts.


* Coordinate the MEP scope of work with other project development team members including energy and controls engineers, project development managers, and sales professionals.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

EDUCATION:


* Sophomore, Junior or Senior level status in a relevant engineering degree program such as mechanical, energy, electrical, arch E, environmental, chemical, industrial engineering, and construction management.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:


* Some understanding of building systems.


* Basic verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, listen effectively, and solicit input from others.


* Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


* Strong organizational and project management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assign...