Renewable Energy Design Intern — Solar & Storage Systems

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

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is offering an in-person Alternative Energy Intern role to support our Alternative Energy team on real client projects. You will assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and BESS projects using PVSyst and HOMER Grid/Pro.

The position involves drafting and design tasks in AutoCAD and collaboration with civil and electrical teams. The internship emphasizes building technical fluency in renewable energy system design, exposure to the AEC business side,

Qualifications

• Completion of 3+ years of an engineering, energy, or related undergraduate program.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Learn and apply electrical load calculation methods and industry codes.
• Support drafting and design of alternative energy systems in AutoCAD under senior guidance.
• Contribute to renewable energy generation and energy storage system design.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

3+ years engineering/energy undergrad

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

HOMER Grid/Pro

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Bluebeam

Job description

Cushing Terrell is offering an in-person Alternative Energy Intern role to support our Alternative Energy team on real client projects. You will assist with energy generation analyses and system sizing for solar PV and BESS projects using PVSyst and HOMER Grid/Pro.

The position involves drafting and design tasks in AutoCAD and collaboration with civil and electrical teams. The internship emphasizes building technical fluency in renewable energy system design, exposure to the AEC business side,