Electrical Engineering Summer Associate (Intern)

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex is seeking an Electrical Engineering Summer Associate. We hire summer associates that are passionate about sustainable clean energy.

Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering, design, and construction of renewable energy projects
• Assist with electrical design layout and drawings for wind, solar, and storage projects
• Assist with electrical modeling wind, solar, and storage projects
• Assist with editing project contractual documents and technical exhibits
• Support communications with key project stakeholders
• Support building out new analytical tools for site modeling and optimization
• Support construction submittal reviews and responses for on-going projects
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student studying electrical engineering
• Knowledge of project management concepts preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
• Course work or experience in the energy/power system industry; renewable energy experience is ideal
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• High proficiency with Excel
• Experience with ETAP, PSSE, or PSCAD is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expected graduation date in December 2026 or May 2027

Additional Information

• The summer associate program will run from June 1 through August 7 but we can be flexible with the start and end dates
• Hours: Full Time
• Type: Non-Exempt
• Paid Internship: Undergraduate, $17/Hour; Graduate, $27/Hour
• Office Location: Our Charlottesville, VA headquarters

*Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.*