2027 Summer Internships - Engineering

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Invenergy is seeking Engineering Interns for their Summer 2027 program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in the clean energy industry, working with industry-leading tools and software. Interns will expand their knowledge, engage with leaders, and learn about various aspects of power infrastructure development, ownership, and operation. The program includes weekly lunch-and-learns, site visits to power plants, community volunteering, networking events, and opportunities to explore Chicago with fellow interns. The internship typically lasts for 10-12 weeks, from late May/early June through August. Applicants will be considered for various engineering departments, including Wind Renewable Engineering, Solar Renewable Engineering, BESS (Battery Energy Storage) Engineering, Transmission Engineering, and Operations Performance Engineering.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
Majoring in Engineering, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Demonstrated interest in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

Manage initiatives that support the technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects.
Evaluate project constraints and design optimal project layouts utilizing GIS software to maximize project value.
Design site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological datasets, and establish opinions of long-term resource characteristics at multiple project sites.
Model expected energy production and affiliated key metrics.
Conduct site visits to support site evaluation and wind turbine micro siting.
Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and construction meetings.
Gain knowledge of wind turbine technology and affiliated technical and market trends.
Work with wind turbine OEM’s to optimize equipment selection for projects as it relates to power curves, operational modes, mechanical suitability, and curtailment strategies.
Interface with the project development, origination, finance, environmental, GIS, and project management teams to support project development, marketing, financing, permitting, and construction efforts.
Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations.
Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing CAD and GIS software.
Optimize layouts to maximize project value.
Utilize performance modeling software including PVSyst, and System Advisory Model (SAM) to prepare energy production estimates.
Interface with battery, inverter, and pad mount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.
Prepare conceptual project layouts using QGIS, CAD, or Visio software.
Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.
Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, design optimization, etc.
Support the engineering and construction of cutting-edge long-distance transmission lines, HVDC lines and generation interconnection transmission facilities for renewable energy projects.
Analyze real-time operational data for active renewable power plants to find sources of equipment underperformance.
Support pilot projects to improve equipment reliability and/or improve tools and processes.
Work with large datasets to develop dashboards and analytics.
Work with cross-functional teams such as field technicians, quality, asset management, and procurement.
Support end-of-warranty inspections or maintenance evaluations.
Develop troubleshooting procedures.
Join a site visit.