Intern, Performance Engineering
Posted on: 11 Dec 2025
IOWA CITY, IA
Job Description
What You Can Expect
ENGIE North America is searching for a Utility Performance Engineering Intern. This role is based on campus at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. Engie currently collects real-time data from thousands of process points from the utility and building automation systems on the University of Iowa campus. This information is vital to maintaining the efficient operation of the University’s utilities.
Daily, you will use real-time and historical data to drive efficiency improvements and cost savings for the campus utility system which provides steam, electricity, chilled water, water and sewer services. Most of this data is collected using the PI System software which connects to control systems at the campus Power Plant, Chilled Water Plants, Water Plant and Electrical Distribution Systems as well as real-time metering for steam, electricity, chilled water and water meters at approximately 90 buildings. This data is used to populate real-time graphical displays as well as being stored long-term for analyses and reporting.
Reporting to the Utility Performance Engineer, This position will split time working in the Power Plant and at the Energy Control Center located in The University Services Building (USB).
Hours are flexible but this Student can work up to 20 hours per week while enrolled in an active semester and up to 40 hours per week during breaks (spring, summer, and/or winter) during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday.
Build replicas of automation displays linked to live data using PI Vision software. Add and update tag in the PI System. Design reports using PI Datalink add-in to Excel
Assist with any other data entry or reporting as necessary
Assist in the preparation of performance improvement reports, testing plans, and procedure updates
Assist Operations, Engineering, or Management with gathering data and putting together trends to support studies, projects, or operational needs
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
You must be currently enrolled at the University of Iowa in Engineering or Computer Science programs or pathways
You have completed course work in thermodynamics and other energy related courses
You have experience performing basic energy calculations and analyses
You have a willingness and ability to learn the basics of utility plant systems
Experience using PI Vision and PI Datalink
Willingness and ability to learn PI AF System, PI System Explorer software and the PI Builder add-in to Excel
Additional Details
Ability to communicate effectively: digitally, written, verbally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to use personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions
A small percentage of the work will be performed out in the plant which can be a hot, dirty, and noisy environment
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
ENGIE
Houston, TX
ENGIE North America offers a range of capabilities in the United States and Canada to help customers decarbonize, decentralize, and digitalize their operations. These include comprehensive services to help customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy and other resource use and expense; clean power generation; energy storage; and retail energy supply that includes renewable, demand response, and on-bill financing options. Nearly 100 percent of the company’s power generation portfolio is low carbon or renewable. In 2018, ENGIE recorded €60.6 billion in global revenues ($71.3 billion USD). More than 6,000 employees work in the region, and Houston serves as corporate headquarters. About the businesses:
Retail Electricity
ENGIE is one of the largest non-residential retail electricity suppliers in the United States and currently serves commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in 14 markets. Supplying energy to nearly 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies, ENGIE serves over 89,000 accounts, with an estimated peak load totaling nearly 13,000 MW. The company also offers electricity service to residential and small business customers in 12 U.S. markets under the brand Think Energy®.
Energy Services
Through the integrated facility management and commitment to energy performance improvement of customer facilities, ENGIE offers integrated management solutions—including on-site solar, battery and cogeneration design and installation—that enable clients to focus on their business. The company is a recognized leader in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure including airports, office buildings and industrial sites, as well as a wide range of technical infrastructure. In managing energy expenses and usage, ENGIE has identified more than $4.1 billion in savings for multi-site clients over the last three years and, in working with utilities, delivered nearly $15.4 billion in energy savings for consumers in the last 12 years.
Power Generation
In the United States and Canada, ENGIE owns and/or operates cogeneration, steam, and chilled water facilities, including more than 1,000 MW in the portfolio produced by combined heat and power (CHP) units located within commercial or industrial facilities and using waste heat from an onsite generation system to provide for heating and chilling needs. The North America renewables portfolio consists of wind, solar, and biomass/biogas assets, with a capacity of more than 1,200 MW in operation and another 2,300 MW under construction.
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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