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Engineering Intern

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined Engineering Intern to join our Project Engineering team for Summer 2026. This intern will support active solar PV development and design efforts while leading a dedicated 10-week engineering project focused on advancing internal methodologies in energy modeling, system losses, and portfolio performance.

This role is ideal for a student passionate about renewable energy and eager to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world solar design challenges. This position is based in Chicago, IL two days a week, and will report to the Director of Engineering. The length of the internship can range between 10 to 12 weeks starting on June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

· Support Project Engineers with technical reviews, project coordination, and design workflows.

· Assist in evaluating PV system performance, including:

o Energy modeling methodologies

o Sub-hourly clipping loss behavior

o System loss modeling and sensitivity analysis

o Portfolio-level performance evaluation

· Contribute to layout/design review cycles with CAD- and model-based tools.

· Analyze production data, model outputs, and operational performance trends.

· Prepare summaries, presentations, and technical documentation for internal stakeholders.

· Lead an independent 10-week engineering capstone project aligned with your area of interest.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

· Present final project findings to engineering leadership at the end of the internship.

Required Qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline with interest in renewable energy.

· Proficiency with core business tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and collaborate with a distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following is a strong plus (but not required):

· AutoCAD

· PVsyst

· PVcase

· Helioscope

· PVlib

· Python

What You’ll Gain:

· Hands-on experience with solar PV design engineering in a fast-paced development environment.

· Exposure to full-cycle PV design: layout, modeling, performance evaluation, and project technical review.

· Guided learning from experienced Project Engineers and subject matter experts.

· Opportunity to develop and present a technical project that contributes meaningful insight or tools to the engineering team.

· Professional experience working in a hybrid office environment.