Intern, Renewable Electrical Engineering

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Chicago, IL
Internship
Greentech • Real Estate • Social Impact • Energy • Industrial • Solar • Renewable Energy
We are innovators building a sustainable world. We hope you’ll join us.
The Role
Assist renewable electrical engineering and grid modeling teams, focusing on technical design for renewable projects and performing power system analyses. Engage in hands-on experiences while learning about clean energy solutions through the internship program.
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Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

ABOUT THE PROGRAM – Summer 2025 Internship 

We are innovators at heart — we design, build, and operate sustainable energy solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging. As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Expand your knowledge and skills while gaining hands-on professional experience 

  • Engage with leaders throughout the organization and learn about the clean energy industry through weekly lunch-and-learns. 

  • Visit our nearby power plants: Grand Ridge Energy Center and Nelson Energy Center 

  • Spend a day giving back to the community with our ‘Volunteer Time Off’ program 

  • Have lunch with our CEO and Founder, Michael Polsky 

  • Attend a networking mixer to learn more about and engage with representatives from our various affinity groups (Women’s Network, LGBTQ+, Black & Brown, Veteran’s Network, & more!) 

  • Explore Chicago with your fellow interns 

  • Our program takes place from June – August lasting for 10-12 weeks 

 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP 

This internship position will be responsible for assisting both our renewable electrical engineering project team and our grid modeling and compliance team. Some responsibilities of these teams include:

  • RENEWABLE PROJECT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: Oversees the technical design, evaluation and construction of commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, thermal, and storage projects.

  • GRID MODELING AND COMPLIANCE: Oversees the modeling of generators and transformers, works on power system analysis’, perform grid studies related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and HVDC modeling.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and Summer 2026. 

  • Majoring in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering 

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 

  • Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy or clean energy sector. 

Base Pay

$22.00 - $25.00 USD Hourly

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the base pay for this internship opportunity during the hiring process. 

Interns may be eligible to contribute to a 401k. 

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Invenergy is a leading global privately-held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions. We are headquartered in the Chicago and have 2000+ employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. We have successfully developed over 175 projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.

We are innovators at heart — we design, build and operate. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.

Why Work With Us

Invenergy strives to do the right thing while creating a sense of purpose, inclusion and belonging for all employees. As a leading developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, Invenergy is guided by our unique culture and values, focused on our mission and driven to achieve our vision.

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