Intern, Grid Integration Engineering

Location: Chicago, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

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.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM – Summer 2027 Internship 

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Expand your knowledge and skills with industry leading tools and software 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 Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, Michael Polsky 
• Attend various networking events put on by Invenergy
• Explore Chicago with your fellow interns 
• Our program takes place from the end of May/early June – August lasting for 10-12 weeks 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP 

Applicants will be considered for internships with various electrical engineering departments across the organization. Our engineering interns are responsible for overseeing the technical design, evaluation, and construction of commercial and utility-scale projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an intern on the Grid Integration Engineering team, you will support renewable, storage, large-load, and transmission projects connecting to the grid.
• You will help review interconnection requirements, grid-code obligations, study results, and project performance requirements.
• You will gain exposure to wind, solar, BESS, hybrid plants, data centers, HVDC, FACTS, dynamic modeling, EMT studies, and IEEE 2800 compliance.
• You will work across Development, Interconnection, Grid Modeling, Procurement, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations to support project execution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, or currently enrolled in a Master's program. 
• Majoring in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Engineering focus.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above 
• Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy or clean energy sector 
• Prior internships in the field.

A PREFFERD CANDIDATE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

$22.00 - $27.00 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.