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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch-and-learns

Site visits

Volunteer time off

Lunch with Founder

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, offers a Summer 2027 Internship across engineering departments. Interns will gain hands-on professional experience, work on design, evaluation, and construction of large-scale projects, and engage with leaders and fellow interns.

Roles span Wind, Solar, and BESS engineering, with site visits, CAD/GIS work, and exposure to permitting and project management. The program runs 10-12 weeks from late May/early June to August.

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 (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related).
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred: GPA 3.0 or above.
• Interest in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects.
• Support wind, solar, and storage engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Engage with leaders and participate in networking events.
• Visit nearby power plants for site exposure.
• Contribute to permitting and project management efforts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree program

Major in Engineering

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.

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.

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.

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.