Paid Solar Construction Intern — Hands-on Green Tech

GRID ALTERNATIVES,; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

GRID Alternatives Colorado, based in Denver, is offering a paid summer internship for students to support solar installation projects at Denver Public Schools. The role is designed for young adults curious about construction, climate action, and clean-energy careers, with no prior experience required.

The internship runs 6–8 weeks from June 8, 2026 to September 7, 2026, in Denver, CO, paying $19.29 per hour, totaling about 110 hours.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction or related field.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with solar installation and construction on rooftop and ground‑mounted systems.
• Learn safe use of hand tools, ladders and basic construction equipment.
• Support job-site setup, staging materials and keeping a clean workspace.
• Contribute to racking, panel placement, wiring support and system testing under supervision.
• Represent GRID’s mission on job sites and engage with volunteers and community partners.

Skills

Interest in construction

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

GRID Alternatives Colorado, based in Denver, is offering a paid summer internship for students to support solar installation projects at Denver Public Schools. The role is designed for young adults curious about construction, climate action, and clean-energy careers, with no prior experience required.

The internship runs 6–8 weeks from June 8, 2026 to September 7, 2026, in Denver, CO, paying $19.29 per hour, totaling about 110 hours.