Solar Engineering Intern

Jobtailor; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a design engineer to design and engineer commercial PV solar systems from 100 kW to 20 MW, including energy storage integration and construction-document development in AutoCAD.

The role involves data collection, utility interconnection and building-permit applications, occasional travel to project sites, and PVsyst-based production analysis to support bidding and construction activities.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
• 1+ years’ experience working with AutoCAD.
• Internship in traditional building design with an MEP firm.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer commercial PV solar systems 100 kW to 20 MW.
• Integrate energy storage into PV systems.
• Develop construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Perform site-specific production analysis and interconnection studies.

Skills

PV system design

Energy storage integration

Interconnection feasibility

Education

BS in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

• Design and engineer commercial PV solar systems between 100kW and 20MW in size
• Integrate energy storage systems into the solar PV system
• Develop construction documents using AutoCAD
• Develop specifications, collect data, and complete utility interconnection applications and building permit applications
• Travel to project sites from time to time to gather site-specific data, as required
• Perform site-specific production analysis of PV arrays using models such as PVsyst
• Support electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits, and construction
• Provide interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related discipline
• 1+ years’ experience working with AutoCAD
• Previous internship in traditional building design with an MEP firm

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and engineering commercial PV solar systems, integrating energy storage solutions, and developing construction documents using AutoCAD. Proficient in performing site-specific production analysis and providing interconnection support for solar projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PV Solar System Design
• Energy Storage Integration
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Site-Specific Production Analysis
• Electrical/Structural Feasibility Studies

Hard Skills

• PV System Engineering
• Construction Document Development
• Utility Interconnection Applications
• Building Permit Applications
• Data Collection and Analysis

Industry Keywords

• Commercial PV Solar Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• MEP Firm Experience

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• PVsyst