POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a paid temporary, non-exempt position that will be reporting to a Senior Software Engineer in the Software Development team. The Software Engineering Intern will use problem solving, computer science knowledge, and programming skills to assist the software team deliver value to its internal stakeholders. We work closely with the market operations team whose focus is the optimization of our battery energy storage system dispatch (charging and discharging) across the Key Capture Energy fleet. Responsibilities may include building reports, APIs, Webservices, Web Development, ETL Jobs, Database Development or any other required development tasks on KCE’s proprietary software. The ideal candidate has some experience developing in Python and/or C#, is familiar with basic OO concepts and is interested in applying computer science principles and programming knowledge to real-life problems while learning about power markets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the software engineering director or engineering mentor on assignments furthering the team’s objectives.
- Assignments can include contributing to production code, developing test applications, or building out test frameworks.
- Create relevant documentation (reports, presentations, or similar) for tracking project progress or technical review.
- Develop new features and functionalities in our existing codebase
- Populate, Analyze and manipulate databases in MS SQL Server
- Participate in design discussions and code reviews
- All other duties as required
WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate and/or post-graduate degree in electrical engineering or similar background
- Pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience with python and/or C#, .Net, HTML, CSS,
- Visual Studio Code / Visual Studio, Github, Azure
- Knowledge of Client-Server concepts & Webservices
- General knowledge on Cloud Infrastructure (Virtual Machines, Docker Containers)
- Exposure to Object Oriented Design principles, data structures and design patterns
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in clean energy and power markets
- Experience with SQL and large data sets a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of working at a computer
Top Skills
What We Do
Key Capture Energy identifies, develops, constructs and operates energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. We comprehensively study the grid for geographically and electrically beneficial market opportunities and research and select the best technology solutions to meet the needs of an evolving energy landscape. We efficiently construct and effectively operate large-scale energy storage projects today that will transition us to the grid of tomorrow.
Key Capture Energy is a team of experienced clean energy experts who have grown some of the world's largest renewable energy companies. With a focus on meeting the needs of the electric grid, and working closely with all local stakeholders, Key Capture Energy is focused on developing projects throughout the eastern United States.
