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 HV Intern is responsible for overall design of HV projects/operation resulting in successful project execution.
Summer 2025 Internship. This position will be in office full time in Raleigh, NC or 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 Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance.
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Develop Preliminary Engineering guidance documents
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Assist with Material Specifications
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Assist with detailed BOM.
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Assist with Vendor selection at Procurement (Verifying Specs are met and make recommendations)
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Assist with Vendor Approval Drawings
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Assist with Functional Testing Witness
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Support Substation Energization
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Support PV Energization Support/Initial Synchronization
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Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis, and take meeting minutes.
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Work with Procurement team to specify main circuit equipment for procurement, review vendor quotes for technical details, and support approval drawing process.
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Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment and direct safe work practices in energized substations.
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Maintain flexibility in availability due to 24/7 operations.
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Regular travel (local and inter-state) required.
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Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
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Have a strong understanding of scope, and ability to review technical design independently.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations
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Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently
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Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices
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Flexible schedule due to 24/7 operations
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Effective written and verbal English communication skills
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Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment
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Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
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Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs
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Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception.
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Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places
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Occasional exposure to dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
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The noise intensity level is high
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.
