Intern, Electrical Engineering

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Chicago, IL
1 Years Experience
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
As an intern in Electrical Engineering at Invenergy, you will gain hands-on experience in various engineering departments focused on clean energy solutions. Responsibilities will include troubleshooting high voltage electrical faults, supporting renewable project design, and engaging with leaders and peers in the energy sector during a 10-12 week 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.

Job Description

Intern, Electrical Engineering 

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 

Applicants will be considered for internships with various engineering departments across the organization. In the past, our engineering interns have joined teams such as: 

  

  • OPERATIONS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: You will focus on high-level projects affecting the Transmission, Substation and Collection systems – ranging from 34.5kV to 345kV. A primary focus of the role is troubleshooting high voltage electrical faults, as well as developing programs and maintenance practices to prevent unnecessary site downtime.  

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

  • TRANSMISSION AND COMMERCIAL ANALYTICS: Manages all interconnection and transmission aspects of generation projects. Assesses and communicates information about the energy markets using quantitative models, independent market studies, market risk analysis and forecasts. 

 

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 

  • 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. 

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,300 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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