
Energy Team Intern
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.
• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.
DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.
Position Summary:
DCAMM is seeking a highly motivated, energetic intern interested in working in the areas of sustainability, energy efficiency and conservation, and decarbonization. We expect the intern to be a good communicator, team player and an active learner.
The DCAMM Energy Team works to improve sustainability, energy and water efficiency, resilience, and the environmental footprint of the Commonwealth by providing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs to state agencies and their facilities.
This position will follow a hybrid work schedule sharing time between remote and in-office work.
Intern Responsibilities
• Assist Project Managers to ensure all managed steps comply with contract, laws, regulations, OHSA, building permits, and other construction requirement.
• Attend site visits and meetings with Project Managers, team members, and Client Agency representatives. Take detailed notes and prepare meeting minutes.
• Observe the procurement of design-build contractors to design and implement proposed project scopes.
• In collaboration with Project Managers, work with client agencies and facilities to support energy information systems, savings optimization, demand response, and other Energy Team programs.
• Support DCAMM operations and maintenance staff to improve the efficiency and operations of its managed assets.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A good listener with a strong interest in public service
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, and work collaboratively with Project Managers across different project teams
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams)