SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
Job Description Summary:
The Design Intern will assist the Engineering team in producing in-house 30% design packages for utility scale solar projects.
Summer 2025 Internship. This position will be in office full time in San Diego, CA.
Job Description:
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
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Review and summarize electrical, structural, and civil engineering documentation
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Assist design engineers in preparing site layouts, single-line diagrams, grading plans, stormwater management plans and other preliminary design elements for utility-scale solar projects.
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Research electrical components (modules, inverters, conductors, protection devices, etc.) and assist in selection process based on project specifications and code requirements.
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CAD Drafting
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Participate in design reviews and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
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Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
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Maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history.
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Keep up to date on various projects and track updates
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Support engineering business development staff
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Research permitting requirements
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
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On track to obtain EIT (Engineer in Training) certification
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Ability to multitask and juggle responsibilities
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Organized and detail oriented
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Proficient in Microsoft's systems
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Proficient in CAD preferred
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Be a people person
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Ability to adapt and respond quickly to change in a fast-paced environment
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Self-motivated
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Excellent communication skills
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Range:
$20.00 - $22.00
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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What We Do
SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.
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