Overview:
This internship will support RMR’s work with Energy Star, LEED, energy efficiency initiatives, and building benchmarking for its client properties. In addition, the intern will support sustainability engagement and other programs of the Energy & Sustainability Department.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and validate energy and water data from Real-Time Monitoring / Connected Buildings systems, ENERGY STAR, and utility sources.
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Use analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI) to analyze building performance data using AI/ML models, identifying trends, anomalies, and energy efficiency opportunities.
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Interpret AI/ML model outputs and support development of dashboards that integrate real-time data with AI-driven insights.
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Assist with energy savings calculations using measured and model-informed data.
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Support onboarding of buildings by gathering and organizing system data (HVAC, meters, controls) and assisting with data setup to ensure data is structured for AI/ML analysis and ongoing performance monitoring.
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Review incoming data to help flag anomalies, gaps, or data quality issues.
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Track buildings required for energy benchmarking, update ENERGY STAR profiles, and assist with utility data uploads to maintain data consistency across systems for reliable analytics.
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Provide support for sustainability initiatives (e.g., LEED, policy tracking), presentations, and ad hoc projects, including summarizing and communicating data-driven insights to stakeholders.
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Assist with tracking of new city, county and state environmental (energy and carbon emissions performance) policies that affect our clients’ properties or RMR directly.
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Other projects/responsibilities as assigned or as aligned with candidate’s skills.
Qualifications:
- Availability to work 20-30 hours per week, predominantly in our Newton, MA office.
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Currently a junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited Massachusetts college or university studying Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or Business-related degree.
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Knowledge of corporate sustainability programs and strategies a plus.
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Good communication skills including technical writing.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
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Proficiency with presentation skills and Microsoft software including Word and Excel.
Total Rewards:
The RMR Group offers an extensive total rewards package to ensure that your benefits align with your needs. Employees who work at least 21 hours per week are eligible to participate in The RMR Group’s benefits plans, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life & Disability Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
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401(k) Plan with Employer Match
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Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
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Parental Leave
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Tuition Assistance
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Matching Gift Program
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Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance
The estimated base compensation range for this position is $23 to $28 per hour. RMR considers several components including an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market data.
Company Overview:
The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company, unique for its focus on commercial real estate (CRE) and related businesses. RMR’s vertical integration is strengthened by nearly 900 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices nationwide who manage approximately $40 billion in assets under management and leverage more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating CRE. RMR benefits from a scalable platform, a deep and experienced management team and a diversity of real estate strategies across its clients. RMR has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a “Top Place to Work”, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an “ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year” and ranked by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as having one of the highest number of BOMA 360 designated properties in its portfolio. RMR is headquartered in Newton, MA and was founded in 1986.
RMR’s mission is to create long term value for our clients by managing their investments and assets “like we own it” – an approach that consistently and repeatedly generates opportunities for all our employees, investors and stakeholders. We are guided by six core values:
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Integrity at Our Core.
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Perform Passionately and Effectively.
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Inspired Thinking.
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Like We Own It.
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Power of We.
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Mutual Respect.
Visit our website to learn more about what makes The RMR Group a rewarding place to build a career.
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The RMR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
