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

Summer 2025 Internship.

This position will be in office full time in Raleigh, NC or San Diego, CA.

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 Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance.


* Develop Preliminary Engineering guidance documents


* Assist with Material Specifications


* Assist with detailed BOM.


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


* Assist with Vendor Approval Drawings


* Assist with Functional Testing Witness


* Support Substation Energization



* Support PV Energization Support/Initial Synchronization


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


* Work with Procurement team to specify main circuit equipment for procurement, review vendor quotes for technical details, and support approval drawing process.


* 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.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements


* Have a strong understanding of scope, and ability to review technical design independently.


* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations


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


* Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices


* Flexible schedule due to 24/7 operations


* Effective written and verbal English communication skills


* Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment


* Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:


* Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs


* Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception.


* Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places


* Occasional exposure to dust and fumes, e...