Intern, Renewable Engineering

ABOUT THE PROGRAM – Summer 2025 Internship 

We are innovators at heart — we design, build, and operate sustainable energy solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and 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 a networking mixer to learn more about and engage with representatives from our various affinity groups (Women’s Network, LGBTQ+, Black & Brown, Veteran’s Network, & more!) 

• Explore Chicago with your fellow interns 

• Our program takes place from June – August lasting for 10-12 weeks 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP 

Applicants will be considered for internships with various engineering departments across the organization. Our engineering interns are responsible for overseeing the technical design, evaluation and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects. In the past, our engineering interns have joined teams such as: 

• Wind Renewable Engineering 

• Support the preliminary technical due diligence of prospective wind energy projects. 

• Evaluate project constraints and design optimal project layouts utilizing GIS software in order to maximize project value. 

• Design site measurement campaigns, analyze available meteorological datasets, and establish opinion 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, and GIS teams to support project development, marketing, financing, and permitting efforts. 

• Solar Renewable Engineering 

• Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations.  

• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.  

• Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings.  

• 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. 

• BESS (Battery Energy Storage)  

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.  

• Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software. Optimize layouts to maximize project value. 

• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts. 

• Assist the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.  

• Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026. 

• Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

• 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.