BESS Engineering Intern

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 BESS Engineering Intern is responsible for overall design of BESS projects/operation resulting in successful project execution.

Summer 2025 Internship.

This position will be in office full time in Raleigh, NC.

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:


* Review electrical BESS, including layout, equipment selection, fire alarm design, network infrastructure and equipment specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including protection engineering, control systems specialists, PV engineering, and HV engineering to ensure the seamless integration of BESS into the overall power grid.


* Assist with development of engineering guidance documents with supervision.


* Assist with Material Specifications with supervision


* Assist with detailed BOM with supervision.


* Assist with Vendor selection at Procurement (Verifying Specs are met and make recommendations)



* Assist with Vendor Approval Drawings


* Assist with Functional Testing Witness


* Support energization and initial synchronization on site if applicable



* Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis, and take meeting minutes.


* Assist in the development of standards, procedures, and guidelines for BESS engineering activities.


* Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment and direct safe work practices in energized substations.


* Maintain flexibility in availability due to 24/7 operations.


* Regular travel (local and inter-state) required.


* Complete other responsibilities as assigned.


* Work with subject matter experts to develop skills to be able to perform the above functions independently.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:


* Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures Manual


* Work within SRE's business processes and ensure an efficient working environment


* Project profitability


* Project completed on schedule


* Customer/Client Satisfaction



* Positive project team attitude


* Improved personal professional growth and education

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements


* Strong computer and organizational skills


* Communicate effectively with diverse populations


* Enrolled in college and working towards a bachelor's degree in a technical field


* Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently


* Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices


* Effective written and verbal English communication skills


* Strong organizat...