2027 Summer Internships - Electrical Engineering (Grid Focus)

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Invenergy is hiring for a Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Internship in Chicago. You’ll contribute to Grid Modeling, Interconnections & Grid Analysis, and Reliability Compliance on real projects, with hands-on experience using industry tools and Python.

Applicants must be enrolled in a 4-year Electrical Engineering program with a Power Systems focus and expect to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. A GPA of 3.0+ is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Electrical Engineering program with a Power Systems focus.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop power system models for renewable energy projects, including power flow, dynamic, and EMT models.
• Provide support on inverter design, plant controllers, and analysis.
• Review regulatory requirements and industry standards (IEEE, NERC).
• Support teams on modeling, compliance assessments, and interconnection issues.
• Develop automation tools and workflows, including Python scripting.

Skills

Power systems

Python

Data analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Tools

Python

Job description

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 electrical 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:

Grid Modeling & Compliance

• Develop power system models for renewable energy projects, including power flow, dynamic, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) models.
• Provide support to engineers on topics related to inverters and plant controllers design, and analysis.
• Review and analyze regulatory requirements and industry standards, including IEEE and NERC standards.
• Support other teams across the organization on technical matters related to modeling, compliance assessments, and interconnection issues.
• Contribute to team initiatives focused on developing automation tools and improving workflows, including programming in Python.

Interconnections & Grid Analysis

• Perform power flow analysis as part of generation and transmission development activities.
• Provide support for the Engineers in the team on various generation and transmission related technical analyses
• Review interconnection study reports to provide relevant technical summary for the team
• Assist with excel tool development where necessary

Reliability Compliance

• Build algorithms to automatically triangulate a variety of complex engineering data across several databases
• Support senior staff with curating training material and delivering training
• Review equipment rating reports for completeness
• Compose position papers on a variety of emerging power engineering operational, AI, and NERC regulatory matters
• Organize substation maintenance schedules
• Interpret and analyze data to support program metrics. Internal controls, and compliance determinations

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 Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Engineering focus.
• 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 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.