Title: 2027 Summer Internships - Electrical Engineering (Grid Focus) Location: Chicago, IL Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Job Description: Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.Job DescriptionABOUT THE PROGRAM – Summer 2027 Internship Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to: Expand your knowledge and skills with industry leading tools and software while gaining hands-on professional experience Engage with leaders throughout the organization and learn about the clean energy industry through weekly lunch-and-learns. Visit our nearby power plants: Grand Ridge Energy Center and Nelson Energy Center Spend a day giving back to the community with our ‘Volunteer Time Off’ program Have lunch with our Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, Michael Polsky Attend various networking events put on by Invenergy Explore Chicago with your fellow interns Our program takes place from the end of May/early June – August lasting for 10-12 weeks ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP Applicants will be considered for internships with various electrical engineering departments across the organization. Our engineering interns are responsible for overseeing the technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects. In the past, our engineering interns have joined teams such as: Grid Modeling & Compliance Develop power system models for renewable energy projects, including power flow, dynamic, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) models. Provide support to engineers on topics related to inverters and plant controllers design, and analysis.Review and analyze regulatory requirements and industry standards, including IEEE and NERC standards. Support other teams across the organization on technical matters related to modeling, compliance assessments, and interconnection issues.Contribute to team initiatives focused on developing automation tools and improving workflows, including programming in Python.Interconnections & Grid AnalysisPerform power flow analysis as part of generation and transmission development activities. Provide support for the Engineers in the team on various generation and transmission related technical analyses Review interconnection study reports to provide relevant technical summary for the team Assist with excel tool development where necessary Reliability ComplianceBuild algorithms to automatically triangulate a variety of complex engineering data across several databasesSupport senior staff with curating training material and delivering trainingReview equipment rating reports for completenessCompose position papers on a variety of emerging power engineering operational, AI, and NERC regulatory mattersOrganize substation maintenance schedulesInterpret and analyze data to support program metrics. Internal controls, and compliance determinationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. Majoring in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Engineering focus.Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Demonstrated interest in energy sector Base Pay$22 - $27 HourlyThe base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the base pay for this internship opportunity during the hiring process. Interns may be eligible to contribute to a 401k. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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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