About the role#
Invenergy offers a 10-12 week internship program during the summer of 2027. This role places interns within various electrical engineering departments to support commercial and utility-scale power projects. You will gain professional experience through hands-on work, networking events, and site visits to power generation facilities.
What you'll do#
- Oversee technical design, evaluation, and construction for energy projects.
- Manage conceptual designs and coordinate with engineering firms to complete final detailed designs.
- Handle engineering, procurement, and commissioning of SCADA systems and communication infrastructure.
- Assist with electrical troubleshooting by reviewing digital fault records, relays, and operational data.
- Collaborate with site personnel, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
- Develop electrical procedures and organize as-built site documentation, including schematics and test reports.
- Perform root cause analyses to identify risks and contribute to corrective action plans.
- Support projects focused on improving operational efficiency and site safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program.
- Major in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy sector.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Invenergy
Invenergy develops, builds, and operates energy generation and storage facilities. The company focuses on renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and natural gas projects. Founded in 2001, it maintains headquarters in Chicago and operates globally across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The firm manages over 33,000 megawatts of projects and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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