Job Title: Solar Engineering Co-Op Fall 2026 Location: Hoboken Posted Date: 2026-10-05T08:20:06-05:00 Job Description: Pure Power is seeking an engineering student to design commercial and utility scale solar PV systems starting in October 2026.About Pure PowerPure Power is an engineering firm specializing in designing big, challenging, and high-profile Solar PV systems. As a full-service engineering firm, we create the electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits and construction, as well as supporting the lead up to the full engineering drawings, primarily interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies. Those that join the company have an opportunity to:Work in a fast growing, exciting, & innovative industryHave a career with purpose and impact on the environmentContribute to the best and largest firm in the solar industry with a great reputation built over the past 10 yearsTake pride in the fact that our services really are the best in the industry. There is no “fake it until you make it” hereDurationThis internship position runs from October to December.ResponsibilitiesDesign and engineer commercial PV solar systems between 100kW and 20MW in size.Integrating energy storage systems into the solar PV system.Develop construction documents using AutoCAD.Develop specifications, collect data, and complete utility interconnection applications and building permit applications.Travel to project sites from time to time to gather site-specific data, as required.Site specific production analysis of PV arrays using models such as PVsyst.While most of this work will be carried out in Pure Power’s office location(s) some travel to sites will be expected.Preferred QualificationsBS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related discipline.1+ years’ experience working with AutoCAD.Previous internship in traditional building design with an MEP firm.LocationThis position will be based out of our exciting downtown Hoboken, NJ Headquarters with the flexibility to work a hybrid in-office and remotely weekly schedule. We are next to public transportation options from NYC and Northern NJ.Salary Range$21-27.00/HourEqual Opportunity EmployerPure Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, organ donation, height, weight, or length of hair. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
About Pure Power Engineering
Pure Power Engineering provides electrical, structural, and power engineering services for the solar and energy storage sectors. The firm operates out of Hoboken, New Jersey, and maintains additional offices in Sacramento and Denver. Founded in 2011, the company employs 170 people. It focuses on commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects.
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