2027 Summer Internships - Engineering (BESS, Wind, Solar)

Chicago, IL

Full time

R11496

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

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 2027 Internship

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand your knowledge and skills with industry leading tools and software 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 Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, 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 engineering departments across the organization. Our engineering interns are responsible for managing initiatives that support 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

• 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

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 meeting

• 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) Engineering

• 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. 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, design optimization, etc.

Operations Performance Engineering (Solar, Storage, and/or Wind)

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Demonstrated interest in the energy sector.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates who apply by October 2, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Base Pay

$22 - $27 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.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.