Renewable Energy Design Intern: Solar & Storage

Make Choteau Home; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Alternative Energy Intern to support our energy team on real client projects in person. You will assist with solar PV and BESS sizing, create design documents, and apply load calculation methods under guidance from senior engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy system design, learn industry codes, and contribute from planning through design across offices, with opportunities for site visits and a potential bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3+ years of an engineering, energy, or related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and utility-scale BESS projects using PVSyst and HOMER Grid/Pro
• Learn and apply electrical load calculation methods and industry codes to power system design
• Support the drafting and design of alternative energy systems in AutoCAD under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Contribute to renewable energy generation and energy storage system design
• Learn to read and interpret civil engineering plans to support multidisciplinary construction documents
• Collaborate with project teams across offices on solar and energy storage projects
• Attend site visits with project leads when opportunities allow

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Written communication

Education

Engineering undergrad (3+ yrs)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

HOMER Grid/Pro

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Alternative Energy Intern to support our energy team on real client projects in person. You will assist with solar PV and BESS sizing, create design documents, and apply load calculation methods under guidance from senior engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy system design, learn industry codes, and contribute from planning through design across offices, with opportunities for site visits and a potential bonus based on performance.