About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our electrical engineering departments. You will work on the technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale energy projects. Interns join teams focused on grid modeling, compliance, interconnections, and reliability to support our power infrastructure projects.
What you'll do#
- Develop power system models, including power flow, dynamic, and electromagnetic transient models.
- Support design and analysis for inverters and plant controllers.
- Review regulatory requirements and industry standards, specifically IEEE and NERC.
- Assist with technical matters related to compliance assessments and interconnection issues.
- Write code in Python to build automation tools and improve existing workflows.
- Perform power flow analysis for generation and transmission development.
- Review interconnection study reports and equipment rating reports.
- Build algorithms to triangulate complex engineering data across databases.
- Support senior staff by creating training materials and organizing substation maintenance schedules.
- Analyze data to support program metrics, internal controls, and compliance determinations.
- Develop and improve Excel-based tools.
- Compose position papers on power engineering, AI, and regulatory matters.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- A focus in Power Systems Engineering.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy sector.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
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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