DSP Construction & Engineering Intern… at EDF power… · Columbia

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

 

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

 

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

 

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF power solutions is proud to offer:

• Internship virtual events and engagement opportunities.
• Networking through Employee Resources Groups.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $23 to $30 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job: The Design Engineer Intern will have a focus on learning about solar and battery storage project assignments and under the direction of the Engineering Manager will become proficient in creating, reviewing, and managing engineering deliverables. Duties include both day-today tasks as assigned and longer term, broader scope responsibilities associated with specific projects. As part of the Engineering team, the Intern will support projects throughout the project life cycle; project development and conceptual design, project design for construction, project documentation following construction, and operations and maintenance. The Intern will follow work practices and conventions established within the Engineering team, as well as to engage in refining and documenting design/engineering processes, best practices, code compliance, and product/system application details. The Intern must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical topics with non-technical audiences. They will be responsible for clear communications and effective interactions both internally within the Company and with Company consultants, contractors, clients, and partners.

Internship Duration: 12 weeks begining May 2026. 

• Prepare engineering deliverables, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, calculations, and schedules in support of PV (photovoltaic) energy generation system design, for commercial and utility projects in the 1 MW to 200 MW scale. Develop designs in consideration of company safety program and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation.
• Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle.
• Communications with Project Managers, who coordinate scheduling and permitting for project execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Goals of Internship: Gaining an understanding of PV Design concepts while supporting the EDFps Distribution Scale Power Design Engineering team.

 

Skills to Acquire: Layout and electrical design of utility scale PV systems for cost effective constructability and adherence to the NEC.

 

Working Conditions: The intern may be invited to visit up to three sites, which could be located anywhere within the contiguous United States.

Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student specializing in design or construction engineering
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Design experience, particularly in designing electrical systems or electrical systems for construction preffered
• NABCEP PV Associates certification preferred
• Experience with industry-standard PV systems and energy modeling tools preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship (F-1 Visa, OPT, CPT, etc.) is not and will not be available for this position. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• National Electric Code and other model codes
• Computer-based drafting experience (AutoCAD)
• Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office suite products

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.