Renewable Energy Design & Sizing Intern

Cushing Terrell; Missoula, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Alternative Energy Intern in Missoula, MT to support renewable energy projects on real client work. You will assist with energy generation analyses, system sizing for solar PV and utility-scale BESS, and draft design documents under experienced engineers.

This in-person internship provides exposure to AutoCAD, PVSyst, and HOMER Grid/Pro, and collaboration with civil and electrical teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.

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

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Bluebeam

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering undergrad (3+ years)

Tools

PVSyst

HOMER Grid/Pro

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking an Alternative Energy Intern in Missoula, MT to support renewable energy projects on real client work. You will assist with energy generation analyses, system sizing for solar PV and utility-scale BESS, and draft design documents under experienced engineers.

This in-person internship provides exposure to AutoCAD, PVSyst, and HOMER Grid/Pro, and collaboration with civil and electrical teams on multidisciplinary construction projects.