Solar Civil Engineering Intern: Site Design & Grading

OneEnergy Renewables

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to assist in designing civil features for utility-scale solar and distributed generation facilities. You will work on grading, access roads, and mounting modifications, collaborating with the electrical team to optimize layouts, and producing drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

This 12-week internship provides hands-on experience in renewable energy project engineering, with occasional site visits and exposure to SWPPP

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
Exposure to HydroCAD preferred.
HEC-RAS or Flo2D modeling experience preferred but not required.
Experience with GIS tools = beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing civil engineering features for utility-scale and distributed solar facilities, including grading plans, access roads, attachments, and mounting modifications.
Collaborate with electrical engineering to optimize array layouts across sites.
Format drawings and maintain AutoCAD templates and standards.
Complete redlines from Engineers, Developers, and AHJ reviews.
Review Geotechnical and Wetland Delineation Reports.
Produce cut/fill plans and quantities using AutoCAD Civil 3D to optimize foundations and materials.
Contribute to SWPPP and erosion/dust control measures.
Read project documentation to ensure permit and site requirements are met.
Research DOT, utility, and storm water requirements for various jurisdictions.