Civil Engineering Intern — Solar & Grid Projects

OneEnergy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables in Boulder, CO is offering a Civil Engineering Intern role focused on utility-scale solar and distributed generation projects. You will assist in designing site civil features, coordinate with electrical engineers, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and SWPPP processes.

The position reports to the Associate Director - Civil Engineering, involves collaboration across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, and Legal, and may include site visits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an ABET-accredited university.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with HydroCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of HEC-RAS or Flo2D preferred.
• Exposure to GIS tools and mapping software is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing civil engineering features for utility-scale solar arrays including grading and access routes.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize array layouts for site constraints.
• Prepare and format drawing plansets and maintain AutoCAD templates.
• Produce redlines from reviews by engineers, developers, and AHJs.
• Review Geotechnical and Wetland Delineation reports for project compliance.
• Develop SWPPP elements and erosion/dust control plans for projects.
• Read and interpret project documents to meet permit/site requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS or Flo2D

GIS / Google Earth

Job description

OneEnergy Renewables in Boulder, CO is offering a Civil Engineering Intern role focused on utility-scale solar and distributed generation projects. You will assist in designing site civil features, coordinate with electrical engineers, and gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and SWPPP processes.

The position reports to the Associate Director - Civil Engineering, involves collaboration across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, and Legal, and may include site visits.