Solar Project Engineer Internship

About the role#

This eight-week internship provides hands-on experience on a utility-scale solar construction site. You will work directly with Site Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, gaining exposure to field engineering, quality control, and project coordination. This is an on-site, field-based role focused on the construction lifecycle of multi-megawatt solar facilities.

What you'll do#

• Support site leadership during the construction of a multi-megawatt solar facility.
• Assist with interpreting civil, structural, and electrical plan sets.
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) inspections using digital checklists.
• Support daily progress reporting, RFIs, and submittals.
• Participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and Job Hazard Analysis reviews.
• Identify a site-level process improvement or safety opportunity and deliver a final presentation to site leadership.

What you'll need#

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in renewable energy and large-scale construction.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a field environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or Procore is a plus.

Location & details#

• Location: Durham, North Carolina.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Modality: On-site, full-time.
• Compensation: Paid internship; eligible for per diem.