Project Operations Intern
About The Position
PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US. As PowerFlex intern you will be responsible for working alongside the Execution team. The intern will be exposed to all aspects of commercial solar, EVSE and storage projects including business development, project financing, project engineering, with a focus on solar project construction management and operations. Location This role will be a hybrid position based out of our Los Angeles Office and the selected candidate will be expected to be in-person 3-4 days a week. We will only be able to consider applicants who are local to Los Angeles or are willing to relocate. Please note that relocation expenses will not be covered by the company. Working Schedule We are seeking a full-time intern for a 12-week program. This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Start date is flexible based on schedule.
Requirements
- Currently working toward a bachelor's degree in economics, government, finance, sustainability, or a related field, with an expected graduation in 2026.
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
- High sense of urgency with excellent organizational skills and drive to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude
- Interest in Project Management or Project Operations
- Able to learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Exhibits excellent skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe (PDF editing)
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce, Smartsheets, ClickUp and Procore knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Engineers on multiple aspects of a solar project from the permitting & bidding stage throughout closeout and hand off to asset management
- Arrange material deliveries, equipment Purchase Orders, and support subcontractor management
- Support Project Management with preparing construction related documentation e.g. submittals, bid packages, contractor licenses, safety documentation
- Coordinate inspection requests e.g. roof, QA/QC, and safety inspections
- Prepare client-facing project materials e.g. client kick-off, close-out decks, and milestone tracking
- Unify and synthesize current portfolio-level data, to be implemented in future state of digital platforms
- Unify and synthesize historical project data to strengthen data accuracy across digital platforms
- Support the continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
