Battery Storage Systems Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

FlexGen Power Systems, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Summer events

Job summary

FlexGen is seeking a System Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027 as part of our Early Careers Program. The System Engineering Intern will learn about battery energy storage systems and assist technical leads to review electrical drawings, create network diagrams, and determine control requirements for projects.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams within FlexGen as well as joining external customer calls to support project progress.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Systems Engineering.
• Familiarity with reviewing and creating electrical schematics and drawings in AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and circuits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist a lead system engineer with project, research, and process tasks.
• Support the electrical, networking, and control design of a real-world energy storage system project to ensure the system meets site requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to gather requirements and provide technical support.
• Document engineering processes, workflows, and technical specifications.
• Participate in troubleshooting technical issues during the design and development phase of real-world projects.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and best practices in design for energy storage systems.
• Contribute to team meetings and discussions, providing insights and feedback on ongoing projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Electrical Engineering

Energy Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

FlexGen is seeking a System Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027 as part of our Early Careers Program. The System Engineering Intern will learn about battery energy storage systems and assist technical leads to review electrical drawings, create network diagrams, and determine control requirements for projects.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams within FlexGen as well as joining external customer calls to support project progress.