All, Internships are available (at this late date!) at TRC Companies (a consulting, engineering, and construction management company) for this summer. Take a look at the interesting energy-related project they have going on. I encourage you to look into this – seems like a great opportunity.
TRC is looking to hire interns to help collect data on the current energy efficiency of residential homes in the region.
Project: We are doing a study to help Tacoma Power understand the number/characteristics of homes in their service territory that are not weatherized. This study will be an input into their energy efficiency planning forecasts. The study includes an online survey of residential customers, followed by on-site home assessments for a sub-set of customers.
On-sites: We are looking for interns who are interested in helping conduct the on-site assessments. This will include traveling to residential customers’ homes to collect information on what weatherization has and has not been done. This will include non-intrusive assessment of wall insulation, windows, air sealing, duct sealing, pipe insulation, and HVAC equipment. We will train staff in how to collect this information using a tool we’ve developed. The training will cover many aspects related to conducting an on-site work, including preparation for the audit, the on-site data collection tool, data collection protocols, safety, and customer service. No prior experience is needed.
Requirements:
- Ability to travel to Tacoma area
- Availability to work at least 3 full days/week most weeks between late-July through late September (the study may continue after the school year starts, but we understand that students may not have availability to continue)
Compensation
- $30/hour (includes travel time as well as time spent on-site)
- Re-imbursement for travel expenses (mileage and lunch)
Interested candidates should email their resume to lmedal@trccompanies.com by June 27th.
Best Regards,
Lysandra Medal, PhD
Research Associate