Civil Engineering Intern

Sb energy; San Diego, Denver, Redwood City (CA, CO, CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

SB Energy is offering Summer Internship opportunities for students or alumni to gain hands-on experience in engineering and digital infrastructure projects, focusing on hydrology and civil engineering tasks within a fast-paced environment.

Location options include Redwood City, San Diego, or Denver with a hybrid office setup. Hourly pay ranges from $25 to $30, and interns will work on real projects, participate in team collaborations, and prepare a final project summary.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree; or recent graduate.
• Coursework in Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with GIS and hydrology tools such as HEC-RAS is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrology analyses for large solar power projects using GIS and HEC-RAS.
• Review reports and studies known as due diligence.
• Identify project risks and estimate civil works quantities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hydrology knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

GIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting‑edge innovation with best‑in‑class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top‑tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi‑GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI‑based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Summer Internships at SB Energy!

Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands‑on experience at a fast‑paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy’s business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.

Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship

• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on‑the‑job experiences
• Comprehensive, value‑added project(s)
• Work in teams and with cross‑functional colleagues in a professional environment
• Develop technical skills specific to your major
• Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
• Final project summary presentation to the team

This internship will help you acquire marketable skills by participating in key engineering initiatives at SB Energy. This internship will help you acquire technical skills associated with the basics of a career in civil engineering involving some of the largest land area projects in the world. This role will also provide insight into project development and structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hydrology Analyses of large solar power plant projects utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) and Hydrological Analysis software such as HEC‑RAS.
• Review reports and studies known as ‘Due Diligence’
• Identify project risks
• Estimate civil works quantities

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree (or pursuing a degree) in Civil Engineering
• Studied Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience with GIS and Hydrology tools such as HEC‑RAS a plus
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Location: Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; or Denver, CO. We have a hybrid office set up.

Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.