Intern, Solar Design (Utility Scale Renewables)

ENGIE North America Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. invites applications for the Intern, Solar Design (Utility Scale Renewables) position in San Francisco.

You will help develop grid-scale solar projects across North America, supporting site layout, energy modelling, and engineering analysis alongside experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD, PVsyst, Python scripting and other industry tools, contribute to design inputs, and participate in process improvements that accelerate project

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site layout and energy production analyses for grid-scale solar projects.
• Evaluate design criteria, identify site constraints and opportunities, and prepare design inputs.
• Support engineering studies and project development efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements, workflow automation, and optimization initiatives.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Python scripting

PVCase

MS Excel macros

VBA scripting

Job description

Intern, Solar Design (Utility Scale Renewables)

Location: SAN FRANCISCO, United States, 94102. Company: ENGIE North America Inc. Position Type: Internship, Part-Time.

What You Can Expect

As a Grid-Scale Renewables Solar Design Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in utility‑scale solar project development while building technical skills in site design, energy modelling, and engineering analysis. Working alongside ENGIE’s solar design and engineering professionals, you will support the development of a growing portfolio of grid‑scale renewable energy projects across North America.

You will contribute to site layout and energy production analyses using industry‑standard tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, QGIS, and NREL SAM. You will also assist with evaluating design criteria, identifying site constraints and opportunities, preparing design inputs, and supporting engineering studies. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, workflow automation, and optimization initiatives that help drive more efficient project development.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering skills while gaining an understanding of how utility‑scale solar projects are designed, evaluated, and advanced from early‑stage development through construction. You’ll work with experienced engineers, learn industry‑leading tools, and contribute to real projects that will deliver clean energy to communities across North America.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently a junior or senior working towards pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical or other related engineering programs, or a graduate student with experience in a closely related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and strong analytical thinking.
• Direct experience in wind/solar site design is a plus.
• Experience with tools such as PVsyst, Python scripting, PVCase, MS Excel macros, or VBA scripting is a plus.

Additional Details

• The internship work term will be from September 7, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and will require a minimum of 20 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week for the Fall/Winter Intern session.
• This role is eligible for a hybrid in‑office work policy and is not eligible for fully remote work.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Compensation

Hourly Range: $25.50 USD per hour.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Equal Opportunity

ENGIE North America is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Accommodation of Disabilities

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

Safety Commitment

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.