About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Sparks, Maryland. You will work within the Clean Energy Engineering discipline on projects involving renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and power infrastructure. You will receive supervision from a dedicated manager and participate in structured learning opportunities to apply your academic studies to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with engineering designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical calculations.
- Support data collection, analysis, modeling, and reporting for project feasibility and performance.
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, equipment inspections, and commissioning support.
- Perform entry-level engineering, design, drafting, and documentation tasks.
- Prepare engineering studies, technical memoranda, and interconnection support documents.
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, and environmental engineering disciplines.
- Support quality assurance and quality control processes.
- Learn about renewable energy technologies, utility interconnections, and energy storage systems.
- Manage assigned tasks to meet project deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited college engineering program (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering).
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Sparks, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About KCI
KCI is an employee-owned firm that provides engineering, consulting, and construction services. It operates across the United States to serve government agencies and private clients. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its technical work spans transportation, utilities, environmental management, and telecommunications. The firm is based in Sparks, Maryland.
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