Energy Intern

Location

Fort Collins, CO | United States

Job description

Description

Position at Franklin Energy

COMPANY Summary

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times – to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry’s top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization’s integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals. 

We believe the organization’s most “precious resources” are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients, and communities we serve.

Position Summary

As an Energy Intern at Franklin Energy, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of energy efficiency and sustainability. You will work closely with our team of Energy Advisors and assist in the implementation of energy efficiency programs for our utility clients. This role will be supporting energy efficiency programs for our utility partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Shadow and support lead Energy Advisors with facility energy assessments and direct installation of energy savings products
• Utilize internal reporting tool to develop customized energy assessment reports outlining identified opportunities following on-site energy assessments
• Support data entry in spreadsheets and database to track and document program activities
• Collaborate with Energy Advisors to engage with utility customers, providing information on energy-saving programs, including but not limited to:
  • Make outbound calls to schedule appointments
  • Respond to customer and/or service provider inquiries by phone, electronically or in person
  • Manage field time effectively with customers and service providers
  • Develop and deliver presentations to create awareness about the program
• Assist the program team with rebate application preparation, submission, and quality assurance
• Discuss technical elements of energy consuming equipment-i.e., lighting, HVAC, hot water system, and building envelope
• Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs
• Adhere to the safety requirements of the organization and the utility client
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior appropriate for a representative of our organization and the utility
• Be able to work in a team atmosphere, and willing to collaborate with Energy Advisors and other team members

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a full-time associate or bachelor’sdegree program at an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Must be able to start the Summer Internship program in the middle of May and continue with the internship program until it commences in early August

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong interest in energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental conservation
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to promoting sustainable and energy efficient practices
• Reliable transportation to travel to job sites and meetings
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Estimated Wage Range: $15.00 - $20.00+/Per-Hour

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, parental leave, and more!

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk,and communicate effectively
• Ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Remote workers will maintain a home office environment free of reasonable distractions, with practices in place to protect sensitive data

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Energy implements the use of dash cams inside their fleet of leased vehicles because the Company believes video surveillance devices (Dash Cams) promote the safety of employees as well as security within the company vehicles. The Company will not use video surveillance (Dash Cams) for any unlawful purpose including monitoring employees or giving the impression of monitoring. Our Dash Cam Policy applies to all employees of the Company and temporary agency employees, regardless of whether an employee or temporary agency employee may be driving or riding in Company Vehicles. The primary use of Dash Cams is to assist in the protection and safety of employees and property, prevention, and detection of criminal offenses such as vehicle vandalism and break-ins and staged-accident fraud, defense of legal claims, driver exoneration, and driver training and improvement.  

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