Renewable Energy Design Intern (Solar & Storage)

Cushing Terrell; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Missoula, MT is seeking an in-person Alternative Energy Intern to join our team on real client projects. You will assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and utility-scale BESS projects using tools like PVSyst and HOMER Grid/Pro.

You will help develop drafting and design documents for alternative energy systems, apply electrical load calculations, and support multidisciplinary construction documents with our civil and electrical teams.

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.
• Learn and apply electrical load calculation methods and industry codes.
• Support drafting and design of alternative energy systems in AutoCAD under supervision.
• Contribute to renewable energy generation and energy storage system design.
• 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 arise.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Suite

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Tools

PVSyst

HOMER Grid/Pro

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Missoula, MT is seeking an in-person Alternative Energy Intern to join our team on real client projects. You will assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and utility-scale BESS projects using tools like PVSyst and HOMER Grid/Pro.

You will help develop drafting and design documents for alternative energy systems, apply electrical load calculations, and support multidisciplinary construction documents with our civil and electrical teams.