Solar Project Manager Internship

Zenith Tech, Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Walbec is seeking a Solar Project Manager Summer 2027 Internship to support the planning, coordination, and execution of solar construction projects across the Midwest. The internship offers exposure to scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and team communications in a real-world setting.

The intern will participate in field visits and site audits, learn project management tools and processes, and gain experience with the technical, operational, and financial aspects of utility-scale solar projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Interest in renewable energy and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordination, and execution of solar construction projects.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, budget tracking, reporting, and team communications.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support activities and resolve issues.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare reports, and track key action items and deliverables.
• Assist with monitoring project progress, costs, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Support project documentation, contract administration, and recordkeeping.
• Participate in field visits, safety initiatives, and site audits to gain hands-on construction experience.
• Learn project management tools, processes, and best practices used in renewable energy construction.
• Gain exposure to the technical, operational, and financial aspects of utility-scale solar projects.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support project activities and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Independent worker

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Renewable Energy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Solar Project Manager Summer 2027 Internship

About Walbec:

Walbec is an industry leader in producing high-quality construction materials and delivering professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Our vertically integrated operations include mining, crushing and washing aggregates, and producing concrete and hot-mix asphalt. Whether building roadways and bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, supplying essential construction materials, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar projects, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of solar construction projects.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, budget tracking, reporting, and team communications.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support project activities and resolve issues.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare reports, and track key action items and deliverables.
• Assist with monitoring project progress, costs, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Support project documentation, contract administration, and recordkeeping efforts.
• Participate in field visits, safety initiatives, and site audits to gain hands-on construction experience.
• Learn project management tools, processes, and best practices used in renewable energy construction.
• Gain exposure to the technical, operational, and financial aspects of utility-scale solar projects.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support project activities and professional development.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Interest in renewable energy, construction, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ... Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!