Job Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship: Construction - All Electric/Net-Zero Energy
SkillBridge Host Company: Volta Homes
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

To Apply:

1. Go to www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
2. Return to this posting and click 'Apply'.

OPPORTUNITY: If you are interested in Construction, and specifically in the all-electric, net-zero energy industry - this is your opportunity to learn several trades that are applicable in residential and light commercial construction Maybe you want to work in this industry - OR - maybe you are interested in learning for a future home of your own. Either way - this is an internship on the cutting edge of the industry

COMPANY: Volta's mission is to create all-electric, net-zero energy homes and multi-family buildings. Volta's mission is to be a part of transforming how buildings are designed and constructed. Volta is committed to developing next-generation buildings - healthy, comfortable and ultra-efficient - for a sustainable future.

You will learn project planning and the basics of several skilled trades, as well as woodworking and finishing techniques for residential buildings.

Project Description:

• Multi-Family Construction: Focused on sustainable techniques and cost-effective construction.
• High-Performance Buildings: Healthy, comfortable, and quiet net-zero energy and carbon-neutral buildings.
• High-end Finishes: Custom cabinetry, quality finishes, and products.

You will learn about:

Solar Photovoltaics; Geothermal Heating & Cooling; High-performance Insulation & Soundproofing Techniques; Deep-energy building envelopes and so much more.

Knowledge gained from this internship could help you achieve the following training and certifications:

• LEED Accredited Professional Designation: Standards in six categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design.
• Passive House Construction: Performance-based certification focusing on energy use reduction for space heating and cooling.
• Living Building Challenge: Advanced sustainability certification for the built environment.
• EPA Indoor Air PLUS & WaterSense: Voluntary programs improving indoor air quality and water efficiency.
• DOE Zero Ready Home: High-performance homes with the potential for renewable energy systems to offset most or all annual energy use.
• Energy Star for Multifamily

Here's our current timeline and what you'll learn about if interning during this timeline:

• Current: Deconstruction of the current building (aiming to donate or reuse materials).
• Mid-June to July: Excavations.
• July: Foundation work, including underground plumbing and radiant floor installation.
• August & September: Framing and thermal wrap installation.
• October to December: Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and radiant floor work (2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors).
• January & February: Finishes and detailed work.

This experience will provide you with exposure to every facet of home building in the 21st Century and beyond.

Want to learn more? Please apply for this internship and let us introduce you to Volta Homes where you can speak to the team that and ask all your questions.

[ NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM Provides:

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other:

Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.

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