What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern position at Bernhard?
This intern position is within the Business Development group for Engineering Services. This position’s key goal is to develop a client summary, building on the concept that our engineering work product is our best Business Development tool. Intern will compile, organize, and present customer history of projects including original energy consumption, energy savings achieved, project results and successes, and lessons learned. The format is meant to be a living document that can continue to be updated through the clients’ future engagements.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Learn about engineering services (design engineering, energy engineering, energy audits, commissioning, strategic planning)
- Engage in initial customer screening, calculating utility use and cost (gas and electric)
- Understand the benefits of each engineering service and how to align engineering services with client needs
- Shadow business development engineer during internal and external meetings
This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Department Manager.
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university in Engineering, Sustainability, or related major with a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior classification.
- Must have reliable transportation to work daily.
- Ability to be punctual.
- Must have a great attitude towards work and others.
- Must be able to take initiative, provide quality work with a sense of urgency and reasonable productivity.
- Must be able to work independently to complete tasks with daily supervision.
- Must have respect for tools, equipment, supplies, and be safety conscious.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Not applicable.
Travel Requirements:
- 0-5% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Climbing stairs.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Quiet environment.
- Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.