Intern, Electrical Engineering
$22 - $25 / hour
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Job Description
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
ABOUT THE PROGRAM – Summer 2026 Internship
Invenergy is committed to accelerating cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy. We hire people who are passionate, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our culture encourages personal and professional growth in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.
As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to:
Expand your knowledge and skills while gaining hands-on professional experience
Engage with leaders throughout the organization and learn about the clean energy industry through weekly lunch-and-learns.
Visit our nearby power plants: Grand Ridge Energy Center and Nelson Energy Center
Spend a day giving back to the community with our ‘Volunteer Time Off’ program
Have lunch with our CEO and Founder, Michael Polsky
Attend various networking events put on by Invenergy
Explore Chicago with your fellow interns
Our program takes place from the end of May/early June – August lasting for 10-12 weeks
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Applicants will be considered for internships with various electrical engineering departments across theorganization. Our engineering internsare responsible foroverseeing the technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects. In the past, our engineering interns have joined teams such as:
Electrical Engineering:
As an intern on theRenewable Electrical Engineering team, youwillberesponsibleforthe electrical engineering and construction ofcutting-edgerenewable energy projects.
With the support of senior engineers, you willbe responsible formanaging conceptual project designs and the selected engineering firmsin order tocomplete final detailed designs for projects to be built.
The electrical systems of these projectsutilizeinverter-based wind and solar generators that include 1500V DC wiring systems, 34.5kV AC medium voltage collection/distribution circuits, collector substations to step-up power, and transmission line interconnections to the grid at high and extra high voltages.
SCADA Engineering:
As an intern on the SCADA Engineering construction team, you willbe responsible forthe engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related tocutting-edgerenewable energy projects.
You will work with senior engineers to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs.
With the supervision of senior engineers, you willbe responsible formanaging the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on renewable energy projects.
The SCADA & IT systems of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currentlyenrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027.
Majoring in Electrical Engineeringor Power SystemsEngineering
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy or clean energy sector
Base Pay
$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the base pay for this internship opportunity during the hiring process.
Interns may be eligible to contribute to a 401k.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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