HV Project Engineer Intern
About The Position
SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The Intern – HV Project Engineer intern (Field) supports the design, administration, and execution of high-voltage (HV) and EPC project activities to achieve project profitability, compliance, and schedule goals. This role provides hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, document control, commissioning, and field support for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Summer 2026 Internship. This role is based full-time in one of our offices (San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ or Bend, OR). Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Requirements
- Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree completed or in progress; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and technical studies.
- Strong understanding of scope with the ability to independently review technical design.
- Basic estimating and scheduling skills (Primavera P6 familiarity is a plus).
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Ability to use independent judgment and be a self-starter.
- Proficiency in office practices, procedures, and tools (MS Office); drafting and general computer skills desirable.
- Knowledge of dispatching methods, HV engineering practices, and utility-scale solar/substation basics.
- Flexible schedule to support 24/7 operations.
Responsibilities
- Contract & Compliance Support Review PPAs, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, contract requirements, System Impact and Facility Studies, and Owner Engineer requirements to ensure project compliance.
- Assist in developing preliminary engineering guidance documents, material specifications, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Procurement & Vendor Coordination Work with Procurement to specify main circuit equipment; review vendor quotes for technical compliance.
- Assist with vendor selection, approval drawings, and expediting; verify specifications are met and make recommendations.
- Project Engineering & Field Support Participate in functional testing as a witness; support substation energization and PV energization/initial synchronization.
- Demonstrate and maintain safe work practices in energized substations and field environments.
- Project Controls & Document Management Update and maintain drawing sets, specifications, and document logs (submittals, RFIs, approvals, expediting).
- Prepare document distributions to subcontractors and maintain RFI logs within CMS systems.
- Assist with maintenance and updates of CPM schedules; determine weekly labor production quantities.
- Input data for labor cost reports and field quantity surveys; support project filing system maintenance.
- Assist with project documentation.
- Participate in regular team meetings/calls and take accurate meeting minutes.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
